Gardening with a Two Year Old
The fact that God invites us to join him in his work is because he delights in the relationship with us and knows we will be satisfied in that partnership with him.
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A Lesson from Mom
The acts of tenderness, that my mother showed me, even though she had a rough life, had a great impact on my life.
Inconvenient Truth
The inconvenient truth is that God is not at fault when we disregard his wisdom.
Saying “Yes” to God
God’s call is primarily to have a relationship with Him characterized by daily surrender
Aligning Yourself to the Right Life Markers
Are you investing in the right things, being guided by the best markers that will bring you to a desired destination? How is your life lining up?
Do You Talk to Yourself?
Do you ever talk to yourself? Do you ever experience a conflict between your head and your heart? While feelings change frequently, God does not!
A Hard Road Ahead?
Jesus has some words of encouragement about focusing on the road just ahead in these moments…
Uncomfortable
Comfort is of high value! For some, comfort is the determining factor for decisions. Jesus did not live in that world. Jesus wanted discomfort removed but he had a higher priority — to do…
God Makes Me a Better Lover!
She said, “I love you, it's a gift. I expect nothing from you.” The profound nature of that statement set me free in a lasting relationship.
A River Runs Through Me
Only when we are connected to God, the ultimate source, is our deep thirst satisfied and rich fruitfulness the result.
Even God Gets Angry
Anger shows up in every relationship. Like any other emotion, it can be productive or destructive.
Where is Your Focus?
Forty million Americans over the age of 18 are affected by some form of anxiety disorder. We cannot control our circumstances but we can turn to the one who controls all things
Even a Fool
Our words reveal much about our thoughts, feelings and ultimately our character.
Questions for 2025
A general question someone asked me years ago has stuck with me: “If I keep doing what I’m doing now, will I be where I want to in one year, five years or ten…
People Pleasing – Falling Short of Expectations
A few years ago, in frustration, I finally gave up trying to please my father. Being a people pleaser is, in itself, doomed to failure, anyway.
Everyone Should Think about Divorce
“If I had known the impact our divorce would have on our lives and the lives of our children, extended family and friends I would have worked harder
All I Can Say is ‘THANK YOU’
When I choose to thank God for every circumstance in my life, good or bad, it causes me to anticipate the future positively—to look forward to how God will work through the situation rather…
“My Do It!” – The Danger of Self-Reliance
“Investigate my life, O God, find out everything about me; Cross-examine and test me, get
Dealing with Wind and Waves
“And they feared exceedingly, and said to one another, “Who can this be, that even
Bystanders
I am an incurable “people watcher.” His master replied, ‘I will judge you by your