No One Likes a Verbal Biter
I walked away from a conversation massaging my injured feelings. I felt like the victim of a dozen papercuts. Replaying the conversation offered no insight. What had triggered my friend’s barbs? Another friend said her family member calls to say how much she loves...Are You Wishing Your Life Away?
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. While I don’t remember the name of MacDonald’s story or its...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...Psalm 34: Many Are the Afflictions of the Righteous
Many are the afflictions of the righteous, But the Lord delivers him out of them all” (Ps. 34:19 NASB 1995). Is it just me or has your corner of the world had more than its normal share of afflictions in the last few years? Too often, I hear of a loss or injustice...Where’s The Beef? Assessing Your Spiritual Growth
Paul wanted to serve the Corinthians filet mignon, but they could only handle milk.