Refreshing Faith
When they saw the courage of Peter and John …they took note that these men had been with Jesus” (Acts 4:13).
Last week two heroes of the faith inspired me. First, Dr. Ben Carson talked about his life and faith at a fundraising event. Next, I attended my friend Nancy Wilson’s memorial service via Zoom. Their gentle and personable personas might fool you. They both have lived bold and fearless lives directed by their faith.Continue Reading
Anniversaries provide the perfect opportunity to remember God’s faithfulness. This month, October 2021, Lighthouse Ministries turns thirty! It seems like only yesterday when Larry and I discussed starting this ministry.
While on staff with Scope Ministries in Oklahoma City, both of us felt a definite pull to North Carolina. Neither of us knew a soul here. We visited Raleigh seeking confirmation. Mike and Sharon Mahaffey, friends of my Scope Ministry trainer Kelly Hart (now Rogers), let us stay with them that week. We met their church small group and learned they’d been praying for biblical counselors. Was that the pull we felt to Raleigh?
We cashed in our individual retirement savings, packed our U-Haul, and set off for our fourth state in four years.Continue Reading
My friend Rhonda Robinson knows grief all too well. In her excellent book, FreeFall, she draws from her personal grief journey to help those navigating a path they never signed up for. I asked her to share with us today. Here’s Rhonda.
In 2008, we lost our youngest son at age 13. Our world shattered. When I look back today, I clearly remember those who helped us. They probably don’t realize how much their gestures mattered.Continue Reading
I like to unwind at the end of the day with computer solitaire. Life rarely falls neatly into place so watching the cards organize into their suits brings a crazy sense of satisfaction. Maybe that’s why seeing how the Old and New Testaments fit perfectly together thrills me.
Leviticus 23 describes seven Jewish holidays. These festivals, related to Old Testament Jewish history, foreshadowed New Testament events. The first four were fulfilled in Christ’s first coming. Do the last three relate to events surrounding His second coming?Continue Reading