5 Easy Steps to a Meaningful Quiet Time

Draw near to the Lord, and he will draw near to you. That’s the promise in James 4. But how do we do that? How do we quiet the world around us and sit at the feet of Jesus? Here are some simple ideas that work for me. Find a quiet place. Turn off the TV. Mute the...

Share the Secrets

There is a story in 2 Kings 6 and 7 I think theologians have missed the meaning of for years. Let me briefly summarize the story and see if you don’t agree with my conjecture. The city of Samaria was under siege by the Aramean army. It had lasted so long that the...

New Year – Fresh Start

I can’t remember a time when I’ve been so excited to welcome a new year. I spent much of New Year’s Day thinking, dreaming and planning for 2012. This is not typical for me. I’m more of a “let’s see what happens” kind of a girl. But, not this year. This year, I am...