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Hannah More spoke of dealing with sin. Specifically, small ones. Those little faults we brush off until they grow into big problems. “We must make certain that the infant shall never become a giant.” -Hannah More (1745-1833) Like algebra concepts, small sins build on one another. Give them room, and soon, they think they own the place.…

“Be still, and know that I am God; . . .” Psalm 46:10a (NIV) Just the facts. That’s what I want. For God to spell it out, step by step, where to go, what to do, with whom, the end result, and all the whys behind it tied neatly with a bow. God, instead, puts…

Instant goose bumps. Instant answers. Instant change. The exception, not the rule in Scripture. What’s a lot more normal? Perserverance. Noah spent 100 years digging out splinters, shaking sawdust from his feet, and pleading with lost neighbors as he built the ark (Genesis 6-7 NIV). Abraham and Sarah endured twenty-five years of negative pregnancy tests…

My feet dig into the cedar mulch of life’s playground as I struggle to master the seesaw of calling. Work on one end, relationships on the other. One soars, the other plummets. Thud. Yet, balance leaves me motionless, feet dangling in midair, mouth dry as the 60 Minutes theme plays in my head. Then God…

Today’s post, Part 2, continues our discussion from last week of a recent class assignment: Visit a museum, choose a piece of art, and write on it. Carl Rungius titled this painting Caribou’s Death Struggle. Last week, we focused on the battle between brothers. The two caribou battle to the death, but inadvertently lock horns. The…

Today’s post stems from a recent class assignment: Visit a museum, choose a piece of art, and write on it. Carl Rungius titled this work Caribou’s Death Struggle. The two caribou battle to the death, but inadvertently lock horns. Trapped, the victor faces death himself. When I saw this painting, I immediately thought of Galatians…

One of my dearest friends passed away last Tuesday after a battle with cancer. We made an unlikely pair, Becky and me. She was everything I’m not. Extroverted. Set a Martha Stewart dinner table. Laughed easily while glowing with a deep love for others. When I first met Becky Done, she struck me as kind…

Here’s a list of the top ten fears, courtesy of ABC News: Social phobias Open spaces Heights Flying Enclosed spaces Insects Snakes Dogs Storms Needles God intended man to have one fear and one fear only: the fear of the LORD. Psalm 19:9 (NIV) reads, “The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever.” The…

I love the book Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss. Sam I am pesters a poor unsuspecting fellow to try green eggs and ham. Sam hammers the guy with question after question, “Would you eat them in a box? Would you eat them with a fox?” So I have some questions for you. If God…

Have you included the dragon in your calculations? He’s near, you know, roaming, searching. (1 Peter 5:8) Train this dragon? Forget it. He’s not interested in serving. He’s out to get you—in any way he can. Compromise. Rationalize. Desensitize. He’ll steal your blessings, kill your desire for God, and destroy your family. (John 10:10) Clever.…