Look Again

by | Jul 27, 2015 | Faith

I have to be honest with you: there have been times when I’ve felt like God was nowhere to be found in my life – especially at the points when I felt I desperately needed him.  Maybe I’m the only one who has ever felt like that. Just a few short months ago as I sat in...

Go Forward in Faith

by | Feb 23, 2015 | Leadership

Have you heard about the story of the walls falling down at the ancient city of Jericho in the sixth chapter of the biblical book of Joshua? God gave Joshua specific instructions about how to overtake the city of Jericho. He was given unusual directions, especially...

Flourish in God’s Presence

by | Sep 11, 2014 | Faith

Moments of delight can drop in on us at unexpected times: enjoying a great cup of coffee, noticing a bright flower in bloom, or having a grandchild run or leap into my arms. And sometimes contentment shows up right where I have learned to anticipate it. As I settle...

Too Big For Words

by | Jul 11, 2013 | Life Issues

I got the phone call very early in the morning; I knew immediately that something bad had happened. She was crying and my heart was pounding like a kick drum in my chest. My foggy brain heard the details and was trying to connect the pieces: middle of the night, heart...

Ask and You Will Receive

by | Feb 25, 2013 | Faith

We were down to almost nothing. There were a few spices, oil, and a few cans of this and that in the cupboard, but otherwise it was slim pickings. It was time to visit the grocery store, but it wasn’t yet payday. How were we going to eat till then? Our parents lived...