
Rethinking Trials
I think we would all agree that the Bible does include a few choice verses and even whole passages that are challenging and semi-confusing…

Learners for Life
This week I finished reading the book of Genesis. I’ve read this book many times before. Yet each time I learn something new. This is just one of the many reasons…

Delighting in Discipline
I’m wondering today what brings you joy, satisfaction or delight. I imagine your list to include things like family, friends, meaningful ministry, satisfying work, recreation and vacation…

The Process of Transformation
Several years ago, my husband and I purchased a 50-year-old home following our move to South Carolina. The house was dated so we made a lengthy list of desired changes to transform …

Forget the Former Things
On a recent hiking adventure with my husband, I suggested we take an alternate route. My husband was agreeable, and we began the incline up the mountain. What neither of us knew at that time, however, was my brilliant idea would lead us to thick, muddy trails. I cannot adequately explain how much I deeply regretted my suggestion. Yet dwelling on my bad idea…