I knew something was wrong when she didn’t meet me at the door. For more than 15 years, the sound of the garage door opening brought my cat Fannie to… Continue Reading Lesson Through Heartbreak
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The recipients of Peter’s letter were persecuted followers of Jesus. He’s telling them to hold on strong. That is the long and short of his writing. We already saw that… Continue Reading Standing Firm
My dad told me that being drafted into the Army for two years, “was a million-dollar experience that I wouldn’t pay a dime to do again.” It included sacrifice, homesickness,… Continue Reading In Gratitude and Prayer for Those Who Serve
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“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His ‘hesed’ endures forever.” (Psalm 118:1) At my seminary, there was a woman named Hesed. I had not yet taken any… Continue Reading Hesed
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” Romans 15:13… Continue Reading Christian Hope
As an ex-hippie (sometimes I suspect I’m not so “ex”), I pay a lot of attention to the peace and love verses. I am always excited about the peace of Romans… Continue Reading Peace
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.” — John 14:27 Have you ever had a stressful event or day and then wondered, “How can I find… Continue Reading Finding Peace John 14:27
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As we approach Election Day, let us take a moment to reflect on the privilege and responsibility we hold as citizens- citizens of the United States, but also of God’s… Continue Reading Beyond the Ballot Box
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My brother Todd and my parents had a difficult relationship. They met with a psychiatrist who suggested that their relationship was toxic and advised them to part ways. My parents… Continue Reading Estrangement
“For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible…” Colossians 1:16 I recently had a chance to go snorkeling. It is something Bev and… Continue Reading Amazing Fish
A friend of mine warned me about the Gongyzo virus. This virus is a worldwide, highly infectious, and devastating condition that does not discriminate—everyone is susceptible, and there is no… Continue Reading Gongyzo Virus
“Blessed are you when people hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name…” Luke 6:22 Over the years, there have been many martyrs and many… Continue Reading Amidst Persecution
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