Enough

Matthew chapter 19 tells us the story of a man who came to Jesus seeking the key to salvation: Just then a man came up to Jesus and asked, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?” “Why do you ask me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only...

Reflecting With Gratitude

Christmas vacation is a fabulous time for reflection and remembering the important things in life. A peek inside my journal shares some of my recent contemplation, spending time alone with God. I have time to myself. The Christmas tree is lit in the darkened room, and...

Do You Believe It

Have you ever been surprised when something you’ve been praying for actually materializes? It has happened to me, too. My reaction is something like, “Wow, God. You did it!” As I reflect on that scenario, I wonder how much faith I had exerted in my prayer times for...

In Spite of Me

Have you ever tried to tell a story, and you made it so much more difficult to understand than it really was? I have. When I was growing up, my faith in God was strong. I attended a small-town high school, and basically everyone knew that I was a Christian – a...