Has pain ever tempted you to wish your days away? Years ago, one of George MacDonald’s short stories struck me. I could relate to the boy in the story who wanted to speed through the hard parts of life.Continue Reading
How to Live With Purpose
Last week I enjoyed speaking at the Knowing God January Luncheon on “Seize the Day! Live With Purpose.”
Bible teacher Ken Boa said the Apostle Paul only had two days on his calendar—Today and That Day when he’d see Jesus. To live with purpose we need to follow Paul’s example and live in the present with an eye to the day we’ll see Jesus.Continue Reading
Do You Expect Your Spouse to Read Your Mind?
Most people agree it isn’t fair to expect someone to read your mind. But how many of us have expected our spouses to accomplish that impossible feat?
Larry and I returned from our honeymoon excited to begin our new life together. I’d never found it hard to live with a roommate. Now I’d be living with the love of my life. What could be easier?Continue Reading
How to Safeguard Your Faith
As you look back over 2022, I bet you recall both highs and lows. Some years, the scales tip heavier on one side than the other. But life on planet earth is never without challenges. How do we safeguard ourselves from life’s inevitable punches?