We willingly admit that the Christmas season gets way too busy. But still we strive to achieve self-imposed levels of Christmas perfection; hoping to fill inward longing with outward activity. We risk missing a special and needed gift crafted just ... Continue reading
Sunshine & Dusty Corners; Hidden Places & God’s Light
I’m enjoying a rare forenoon alone in my home. It happens to be a beautiful sunny, Sunday morning. My kitchen and living room both have eastern windows; the sunshine is making these rooms unusually bright for a December morning. That light is ... Continue reading
God feels tender towards me???
Are you like me, finding yourself all too familiar with feelings of guilt, condemnation, and failure. Feelings which tempt us away from intimacy with God. ("How can God really love me; I'm such a no-good this, or such a failure at that?") While ... Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Thanksgiving Day is only hours away. We're looking forward to enjoying friends and family; good food and frustrating football. But lets be honest; too many of us are also stressing about recipes waiting to be prepared, rooms needing cleaned, ... Continue reading
Thanksgiving in the Hard Places
We’ll be spending time this week thinking about the many blessings - family, friendships, new opportunities, advancements, etc.- that we've enjoyed this year. But will we limit our giving of thanks to the obvious blessings, or will we also give ... Continue reading
When I don’t see the Footprints of God.
Psalm 77 opens with the writer expressing his fear of abandonment. He dares to ask the questions that most of us have thought, but have been afraid to speak. “Will the Lord reject forever? Will he never show his favor again? Has his ... Continue reading