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Author of devotional and prayer books. Inspirational speaker.
Some things in life take courage. Being a parent comes to mind, or moving to a new place, or maybe zip lining through the rainforest. Most of us learn about courage by having to face something that is difficult. It seems to me that one of the most difficult things for any of us is […]
Have you ever wondered why Jesus compared His followers to sheep? After all, it’s not especially flattering to think of yourself as a fluffy bunch of fur, living in a pasture somewhere. In fact, some may go so far as to say it’s insulting to any human being with a modicum of intelligence. So, why […]
September 11th has been designated as Grandparent’s Day. It’s a day set aside to honor those people who came before us, perhaps carved a path for us to follow, or at least filled us with cookies and good stories. All of that is fine, but it strikes me now that there’s something especially joyful about […]
One of my favorite books to write was one I called “Every Day Is Mother’s Day.” The idea of the book was the reminder that once you become a mother, you are always a mother. You don’t take a leave of absence from being a mother. You don’t get paid for being a mother. You […]
I thought I’d begin September with one of my own prayer stories. It happened a few years ago when I was going through a particularly difficult time. I was scarcely able to find the ends, much less make them meet, and I often asked Jesus to walk with me in prayer. Those prayers were ones […]
An old Quaker saying related this. “The greatest trick the devil ever played was convincing the world that he did not exist.” You don’t have to look far to observe some mild insanity brewing around you. It may be subtle. It may be acute. It may seem like a mere coincidence, but the Darth Vader […]
Romans 12:10 gives us another perspective on the whole idea of what it means to love. In the NIV, it says: Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Love doesn’t always walk hand in hand with devotion, but I can’t help wondering why it doesn’t. After all, when you combine […]
This is a piece from my book, It’s Still Possible. I send it on to you with love. Second Corinthians 3:2 says, “You yourselves are our letter, written on our hearts, known and read by everyone.” Think about the people you admire the most. Chances are you admire their generous spirits, their kindness to […]
Paul Harvey brought news of the world to his listeners, casting his line out with a bit of his tale. Then with an effective pause, he’d reel them in. He’d say, “stay tuned for the rest of the story.” Sharing over 3000 incredible stories, made Harvey one of the most listened to radio personalities ever. […]
Most of us are practically experts at list making. We love to check off each accomplishment with pride and move on to the next. It helps us stay organized, focused, and get on with our day. Recently, it occurred to me that I might also consider creating a “to-don’t” list, that is a list of […]
