Tis the season of gift giving. Have you ever considered the gift of correction? Larry talks about the power of constructive correction. The Gift of Correction “Better is open rebuke than hidden love.” ~ Proverbs 27:5 (NIV) George Brett languished in the minor leagues...
Do you know how the candy cane relates to the true meaning of Christmas? Fellow author and blogger Annie Yorty shares an excerpt from her delightful new book 25 Symbols of Christmas: Finding Jesus. Her book explains the meaning of the familiar symbols that surround us...
Larry and I want to pause this Thanksgiving to say how thankful we are for you. Some of you read, comment, and share our blog. Others support Lighthouse Ministries with your gifts, prayers, and encouragement. Thank you, so very much. Below are some links to resources...
For what are you giving thanks this Thanksgiving? Here's a lesson from our late, great yellow lab. Our lab Corrie knew the boundaries we’d set for her. No climbing on the furniture. She also knew our schedules. Sunday mornings the house emptied when we left for...
Those of us of a certain age can relate to my friend and fellow author Kim Henry as she shares her thoughts on aging. Enjoy her post and be sure to check out the link to the introduction to her new book Do I Still Matter, Secrets of Aging with Faith and Purpose. I...
Will you be celebrating the election results—or mourning? I care deeply about this election. As I’ve prayed and read my Bible, I discovered some good news—and a warning—whether my candidate wins or loses. I hope it will encourage you when your emotions threaten to run...
I love to unwind with a good book of fiction. That's why I'm delighted to have Susan G. Mathis back to introduce her new book, Julia's Joy. Here's Susan. Of all the characters in Julia’s Joy, Julia Collins holds a particularly cherished place in my heart. As a young...
Have you ever recognized a problem no one else seems to see or care about? You sound the alarm, and no one listens. How do we practice unwavering faith when facing problems we can’t control? 1 Samuel chapters 8-9 provide compelling examples of what to do—and what not...
I internally sighed watching my high school teacher joke with the football players and cheerleaders gathered around his desk while we ordinary students did busy work. I didn’t learn much biology that year. My teacher cared more about scoring points with the cool kids...
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