"Be pleasant until ten o’clock in the morning and the rest of the day will take care of itself." — Elbert Hubbard (Photo: Daniel Jacobs) An elderly couple sip their morning tea as they share the beauty of the sunrise. Best buddies jog together ... Continue reading
God’s Question, “Do You Still Think I Am Good?”
Sometimes I hear God question me, "Do you still think I am good?" And sometimes I yell back, "NO!" You would never do that, would you? (Photo Credit: Ben White) Well OK, maybe you would; especially if you find it all too easy to look ... Continue reading
Many Words; One Story
Sometimes we hear our stories best when they are spoken through the voices of others. "Growing up, people would always tell me God loved me, but I had a hard time believing that. I wondered if God even liked me. I don't know, maybe it's ... Continue reading
Bent and Beautiful
My daffodils break through the ground around Christmas time. Then they wait, only their tips poking above the ground's surface. This year's unseasonably warm days in January and February encouraged the daffodils to grow and bud prematurely. March ... Continue reading
Promises of Our New Season
Last fall I dug my geraniums, potted them, and placed them in my office windows. They were in full bloom. After being inside for a few weeks the flowers died and the plants stopped producing new buds. Four months later, temperatures are still ... Continue reading
Dads and the Father-Heart of God
I'm thankful that I know dads who reflect the Father-Heart of God. My men's Sunday School class has completed "A Man and His Fatherhood," from the Authentic Manhood series. During class discussions men spoke about "my son" or "my daughter." Their ... Continue reading