“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust and am not afraid.” (Psalm 56:3-4 NIV) I’d just successfully navigated spaghetti junction on I-35 through Minneapolis and pointed the minivan north. Heavy snow blew on the roadside, two feet deep. The highway, however, had been…
This year, I have been reading through the Bible in exactly the way people tell you not to, from front to back. This is not some holier-than-thou hero effort; it’s simply that I just don’t need any more multitasking in my life right now. I have young children, and I just don’t think I can…
I hate Ferris wheels. I realize this may sound a little extreme, considering I’m referring to a carnival ride. I realize that most people view such rides as a source of fun and entertainment. Nevertheless, I stand by my statement. I really hate Ferris wheels. The source of my dislike is no mystery. I am…
I wet the washcloth with cold water, wrung it out, and wiped my granddaughter’s blistering hot forehead, praying all the while. A raging fever, throbbing headache, and sore throat – none of these were in our slumber party plans. We had capped off a game-playing movie-watching popcorn-snacking evening with a little pampering at our homemade…
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” (John 10:10 NIV) I love playing games. Whether card games, board games, or a fun game of charades, I am always in for a game. Games are a great way to connect and…
On February 3, 1989, apprentice jockey Nate Hubbard was having the race of his life. That is, until his horse, Sweetwater Oak, launched him from the saddle with only a hundred yards to go. He clung to the neck of his mount and crossed the finish line in second place. After finishing fifth in the…