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Four Reasons We Hold to Hope in God
Four Reasons to Hold to Hope in Difficult Seasons I don’t bother to stem the flow of hot tears as they track a trail down my face--marking a testimony of grief and frustration on the pages of my prayer journal. For over ten years, I’ve huddled in this rocking...
The Gift
It's the anticipation I love. The waiting...planning....preparing. The Little Ones are wrapping handmade gifts with wrinkled tissue paper and a stapler. Mom, I need some help. The Big Guys trample up the stairs. Where are the cookies? You've eaten them already, I...
The Difference
Covergirl and Este Lauder promise we'll see the difference. The Biggest Loser and American Idol assure that once we've "made it", our lives will have meaning...purpose...value. Cultural icons and pop psychologists promote self-fulfillment as the answer to our...
Reflections on Connecticut
A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out. In faithfulness he will bring forth justice...Isaiah 42:3 Like the rest of you, I'm in mourning today for the horrific and senseless loss of life in Connecticut. I sit helplessly in front...
Yes, Virginia…There Is a Jesus Christ
From the moment the Thanksgiving turkey graces the table until my children unwrap the last present beneath the tree, my radio is set to local stations boasting of jingle bells and roasting chestnuts. Yesterday, the words "you'd better watch out, you'd better not cry,...
Chasing Donkeys or God is in the Details
Now the donkeys of Kish, Saul’s father, were lost. (1 Samuel 3:9) It's an ordinary day--not unlike any other. You sip half a cup of Dunkin' Donuts hazelnut coffee and start your morning routine. Pack lunches...sign student planners...feed the dog. You've set out...
On Talking to the Dog
Many years ago a Far Side cartoon featured a small dog and it's owner. The words in the bubble read, "Blah, blah, blah, Minnie." Like Minnie's owner, I'm certain my words--though spoken--are often unheard. I imagine it something like this. Tammy: Child 1, please...
