Joseph shared a dream with his brothers. In it, they would one day bow down to him. It did not go over well. They were angry. They threw him into a pit, then sold him into slavery. If we are honest, we might have told Joseph to keep that dream to himself. What Joseph could [...]
When my dad passed away, I received a cross that belonged to him. This precious cross represented more than Christ’s sacrifice for me—it was also a reminder of my earthly father and the love we shared. A few years ago, in the middle of the night, I was awakened by a loud crash. The sound [...]
“When she saw that he was a fine child, she hid him for three months.” — Exodus 2:2 (NIV) We’ve all heard the advice: “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” It’s a call to self-protection—a reminder to spread risk and guard against loss. But faith often calls us to do the exact opposite. [...]
I recently decided to get away alone for a few days to enjoy some quiet time and do a little writing. Because I like warm weather, I went to the beach. One day while I was walking along the sand, I stopped and watched the waves roll in and out. In that moment, several thoughts [...]
Sometimes I think I am a slow learner because I seem to make the same mistakes over and over. Maybe you can relate. The good news is that we are in good company. We don’t have to search long in Scripture to find many examples of people who made poor choices. In Genesis 25:27-34 Esau [...]
I struggle daily with choosing between what I need to do and what I should do, between the urgent and best. I have a feeling I'm not alone in this. What do you do when you feel like life—or others—are controlling you and you aren't doing what your heart desires? Thankfully, there is an answer [...]
What do you do when you receive a bad report from the doctor? What do you do when the wayward child you have prayed diligently for has a hardened heart toward God, or when the bills are piling up and the only hope you have is another interview with little chance of getting the job? [...]
