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...
Aug 21, 2018 | Book and Movie Reviews, Evil & Satan & Sin, Fear & Doubt, Theology
Last night, I went to see the movie “Interview with God,” which is centered on the life of Paul Asher, a young Christian journalist who begins to question his faith after spending time in war-torn Afghanistan. Paul receives an invitation to engage in three 30-minute...
Jun 17, 2018 | Character of God, Fear & Doubt, Forgiveness
As a child, had you ever done something wrong and were unable to look your parents in the eyes? A few years ago, I was visiting my brother and his family. We were all enjoying the afternoon sunshine on his back deck as the children played in the backyard. At one...
Jun 12, 2018 | Character of God, Christian Life, Fear & Doubt
What Are You Afraid of? The future? Death? Losing your job? Losing your home? I’ll never forget the year when I sensed God had pulled the rug right out from under my feet. In a span of only 30 days, I lost a job I loved, had to sell my home, the sweet little dog...
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