Mar 12, 2019 | Fear & Doubt, Follow Christ (Count the Cost), Idolatry, Surrender
What happens if we won’t let go? My friend’s son recently turned four years old. For nearly two and a half years, he carried his ‘binky’ everywhere. His mother used to sneak it in the wash at night to avoid the drama of their separation. To surrender his security...
Feb 26, 2019 | Christian Life, Patience, Perseverance, Spiritual Growth
I wrote this article a few years ago, but oh, how relevant it still is today! I am currently working on the final revisions to my manuscript on Legion and–just like I experienced when I wrote my Bible study on Hagar–some days are just plain hard! . . ....
Feb 12, 2019 | Character of God, Christian Life, Thankfulness
Have you ever felt as if a sermon or Bible passage had been aimed directly at you? Imagine that you and a friend read or hear the same message. Almost without exception, each of you will be personally impacted by God’s love and truth in profoundly unique ways. It is...
Jan 13, 2019 | Abortion and Healing, Evil & Satan & Sin, Fear & Doubt, Forgiveness, Sanctity of Life
January is Sanctity of Life month; a time to celebrate God’s gift of life. Yet what is meant to bring rejoicing often produces shame in many who made a tragic choice – people like myself. Is abortion the unforgivable sin? I’ve heard many express fears that...
Nov 20, 2018 | Eternity & Heaven & Hell, Prayer, Thankfulness
“Give Thanks.” It’s such a small phrase, isn’t it? What circumstance prompts this phrase most often? What comes to mind for you? Perhaps family gathered together around a table to say grace…or maybe a Thanksgiving tradition where each person takes a turn to share...
Oct 31, 2018 | Courage, Fear & Doubt, Image of God
I am honored to partner with CBN. This article is also featured as today’s CBN Daily Devotion. I was six years old when my mother had worked for weeks sewing the Halloween costume I asked for. Finally, the long-awaited day arrived. My mother dressed me in my...
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