Six Week Online Workshop, (Tuesday October 20th through Tuesday November 24th) This workshop will find authentic answers to life’s pressing questions: Life can unravel suddenly, in many ways: an unexpected layoff, a doctor’s report, an unwanted divorce, foreclosure, a loved one’s death, a prison sentence, natural disasters, a child’s rebellion, PTSD, and others. Like rocks…
Year: 2020
Stories of Amazing Grace…
We’ve Probably Been Here Before During this window of racial sensitivity, protests, and riots, it may serve us well to look at a few historic figures who learned of the relevance of Christ’s love and sacrifice for mankind’s lostness. The Bible is our textbook for man’s condition and God’s abundant provision to redeem…
In Our Fearful Times
“Let not your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.” (John 14:27b) Life can be chaotic and feel out of control. As a result, some of us seem destined to go through life in a state of anxiety, agitation, or alarm, while more fortunate souls find the path to calm and contentment. Medical records…
The Language of Hope: Finding the Way Through
We’re still sequestered in our homes, but signs of new life are emerging every day. It’s spring! Where we live the wildlife is starting to peek out from their winter homes and are invading our yard in a welcome way. The dry grasses are slowly turning green again. Life is becoming renewed. Our winter storms…
“Hitting the Pause Button…”
We’ve all probably had enough time at home by now to appreciate a few questions I jotted down in my journal a couple weeks ago. They came to mind when the reality of this new pace of life with its special guidelines and cautions settled in. Here goes: 1. What did we take for granted?Here…
Reassurance in Our Insecurity
Reassurance in Our Insecurity In these times of trouble and turmoil, life is getting stripped down to essentials that we need to remember. This time will eventually pass, but there are lessons to carry forward. What do you know that will never change? This story may help uncover a truth you need: …
Peace Amid Panic and Pandemic: Who Can Help Us?
Peace Amid Panic and Pandemic: A few days ago while listening to the radio, I heard the daily press conference updates which the President and the Task Force team gave. When it came to the Q & A time, I heard an exchange that has bothered me since. After some back and forth…
A Still Life Promise
What do you do when there seems to be nowhere to go with the pressure you’re under? When you’ve tried to be patient for so long and are past hope? Well, we have models to look at and a Resource that matters. Let me share an excerpt from our devotional Still Life that…
Looking for the Blessing in Hard Things
Looking for the Blessing in Hard Things As I listened to the robotic voice I heard, “As of Dec. 31, 2019, your health insurance has been cancelled.” So the rumors were true. Our area had been dropped from coverage. As I kept listening, I had to choose from a menu of options, which…
“Purposeful Brokenness”
“Purposeful Brokenness” “Because life challenges us with episodes of loss, we must become skilled and committed to handling all of life from the perspective of what we call purposeful brokenness. God’s grace operates in our brokenness with the long view in mind, while actively, intimately embracing His sons and daughters in a lasting embrace day…