A new year brings the hope of a fresh start. Today my friend Paula Neall Coleman tells how she found freedom from out-of-control emotions and behaviors. We can too. Comment for a chance to win a copy of her new book Experience the Freedom You Already Have in Christ in...
During my nineteenth summer, my girlfriend and I visited my aunt’s family in Sweden. They took us to Dalarna for their historic Midsummer festival. We stayed in a charming stuga (cottage) by a clear lake surrounded by trees and wildflowers. Having come from Georgia...
Larry and I are grateful for you, our friends and family. May you enjoy a wonderful Christmas as we celebrate God's greatest gift, Jesus! Merry Christmas! &
Do you remember the “Wet Bandits” in the original “Home Alone” movie? I've met another kind of bandit that cases our homes—the Christmas bandits. In a familiar parable, Jesus described four types of soil that show how our heart condition determines whether the gospel...
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...
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