Sep 3, 2019 | Courage, Fear & Doubt, Follow Christ (Count the Cost)
The wind is howling, a storm is raging, the boat is swamped . . . and Jesus is in the back of the boat, asleep on a cushion. Shaking Jesus from His slumber, the disciples cry out, “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?” (Mark 4:37-38). These seasoned sailors would have...
Jul 4, 2019 | Courage, Fear & Doubt, Follow Christ (Count the Cost)
“Proclaim Liberty Throughout All the Land Unto All the Inhabitants Thereof”- inscription on the Liberty Bell Celebrating Freedom What a mission! These words are inscribed on the bell that rang out at the first reading of our country’s Declaration of...
May 9, 2019 | Character of God, Fear & Doubt, Follow Christ (Count the Cost)
I am honored to partner with the Christian Broadcast Network. This post is featured as today’s Daily Devotional on CBN. Recently, I had a new front door installed on my home. Upon inspecting the door, the contractor asked if I wanted a peephole installed. He...
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...
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...
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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