Whether on vacation or staycation, summer is a good time to enjoy an engaging book with an inspirational message. I'm delighted to share this interview with author Susan G. Mathis about her new book, Madison's Mission. Q: Susan, your latest novel, Madison’s Mission,...
Dive Deep into Inner Peace: The Caretaker’s Podcast
I want to introduce you to Carole Leathem. Carol hosts a wonderful podcast called The Caretaker's Journey. I had a great time discussing the journey to inner peace and the dangers of "when-then" thinking with her. You know what I'm talking about—when we promise...
Can a Flawed Person Keep a Clean Conscience?
The Bible remembers David as a man after God’s own heart. His imperfect life, God’s epitaph concerning him, and David’s closeness with God show it’s possible for flawed followers of Christ to keep a clean conscience before God (Acts 13:22). David described himself as...
Wrestling with God’s Ways: Trusting When We Don’t Understand
Are there aspects of God and His ways that you find difficult to comprehend? Me too! Wrestling with God’s ways isn’t new. Sin, justice, and grace have stood out to me as I’ve looked at the life of David and King Saul in 1 and 2nd Samuel. When I became serious in my...
Help for Dealing with Mean People
Meanness: unkindness, unfairness, spitefulness, aggressive character. — Webster’s Dictionary Today, Larry talks about dealing with mean people. Here are his thoughts. Mean people cause great harm. How do we keep their actions from ruining our relationships with God,...
Hebrews 12: A Source of Hope in Our Struggles
Our friend Kenny suffered from polio as a child. Polio twisted his limbs and left him crippled and weak. Kenny’s parents invested in physical therapy for Kenny. Kenny hated the painful sessions. He begged his parents to stop them. He cried at the pain. Polio also...
Aging with Hope: God’s Promise for Those in Christ
What if we could enjoy the wisdom of age and experience and the vibrancy and beauty of youth at the same time? Would you like that? The Bible says that’s God’s desire for us. God created us to live forever. But since the fall our bodies decay with age. Paul compared...
What if You Really Are Forgiven?
When the risen Jesus appeared to His disciples, they couldn’t believe their eyes (Luke 24: 36-49). This was too good to be true. After witnessing His betrayal and death, dare they believe? Grasping the benefits of Jesus’ death and resurrection stretches our...
You’re Worth It: A Good Friday Reflection on Sacrifice and Love
This week we remember Good Friday and celebrate Easter. What was it like for Jesus to know how the events of this week would play out? To know He was about to become sin. Considering this reminded me of my first Lamaze class. My stomach tightened watching the first...
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