“You can’t care for others if you don’t take care of yourself.” I often heard and said this during my social work career. Little did I realize how relevant that information would eventually become in
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What Is Jesus’ Phone Number?
“How do I call Jesus? Does Jesus even have a phone number?” my five-year-old asked. I laughed, “No, Jesus doesn’t have a phone or a phone number.” “Well, why not? How am I supposed to
Read moreWhat’s There to Be Thankful For in a Pandemic?
We can be cheerful and grateful no matter what!
Read more6 Ways to Resemble Jesus by His Prayer
Who do we look like? Were we the spitting image of our mother or father at birth, as a child, or now? Maybe there’s a resemblance to both our parents or not to either one. Perhaps people
Read moreFearless and Free
Afraid, or fearless and free? Unexpected circumstances, including the Coronavirus resurgence in our state, clouded my thoughts. Photos and social media stories of recent Fourth of July celebrations dared to disappear like the arrows my
Read more2020 – A PRAYER OF FAITH
Dear God, Where do we turn when the world goes mad? Go back to what you know. Why is truth so distorted and sad? Remember? I told you so. Is anger now our only choice?
Read moreA Call of Prayer for Our Nation
This is a call of prayer for our nation to seek our hearts, repent, and steer this great nation back on a path toward God.
Read moreWhy Worry?
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and
Read moreThe Key to Peace
Some days, we just want to get back to normal. No drama. No surprises. Just ordinary, predictable routines and foreseeable outcomes. As I sipped hot tea with my Bible on my lap, the uncertainty around
Read moreDoomed if you do. Doomed if you don’t.
Dear God, You okay up there? By all appearances, your world has gone mad. Panicked in a way I’ve never seen. Our nightly television screens remind us how we’ve declined so quickly. Grocery store shelves
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