I don’t know how you come to these prayer lists, or to the act of prayer. You may come humbly, excited to offer helpful prayers on behalf of your heavenly family. You may come out of a sense of duty or obligation, knowing that it is good for you and for others that you pray … Read more
I think I may have been a better writer were I to have been born in ancient times than I am with my native English. I so often get lost in the many ideas and words that I forget proper punctuation and don’t break up my thoughts well. That wouldn’t be such a problem if … Read more
As I have been reflecting on the nature of our world and our place as followers of Jesus in it, a quote has come to mind from one of my favorite films of all time, The Princess Bride (which is, incidentally, also an excellent book if you haven’t read it). The scene goes like this: … Read more
This last week, the youth and I had the opportunity to visit one of our local ministry partners, Pregnancy Assistance Center North (PACN). It was a really great opportunity to learn more about their ministry and about the important work they do supporting parents in our community. While we were there, we were reminded of … Read more
I must confess that there are a few books of the Bible that I often come back to from time to time for guidance, comfort, wisdom, or some other reason. And much to my chagrin, there are books which I often forget about and don’t consider when I am seeking our Lord’s voice. One such … Read more
I was all set to write a devotional about entropy and Ecclesiastes (which I will save for another time) when God gave me a glimpse of a rare beauty yesterday. Driving home from a restaurant, Frances and I saw a full double rainbow, stretching from one horizon to the other. It was gorgeous and wonderful … Read more
As I write this, our land is WET. There has been so much rain it has pooled in places I didn’t know it could pool. Personally, I love the rain. I remember as a child, going out in the rain to splash in puddles and to watch sticks and leaves flow down the side of … Read more
When I was in school, we touched briefly on a concept in Psychology called “Cognitive Dissonance.” It has broad-ranging implications, but the basic idea is that, as people, we often hold contradictory ideas in our heads and act in ways to alleviate the dissonance or the differences between those ideas. The term “Cognitive Dissonance” is … Read more
There are things each and every one of us gets used to that can seem strange to other people. I can easily get used to noise, especially if I am making it. I get so used to some noises that I cannot hear them until someone points them out to me. All people get used … Read more
If you are like me, Easter is a very meaningful time. It is a time to reflect on my own sinfulness, to mourn the impact of my selfishness, and to celebrate in gratitude the sacrifice of Jesus on my behalf! I also love worshipping with my family and the reminder that I am made new … Read more