The truck eased off the highway and came to a stop in a cloud of dust. It was day five of our cross-country road trip, towing our new home behind us, and our tank was nearing empty—both literally and figuratively. Nevada stretched before us, reaching as far as our eyes could see. A narrow ribbon…
“‘Everything is possible for one who believes.’ Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, ‘I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!’” (Mark 9:23-24 NIV). A friend recently texted and asked me to join her in praying for a miracle. She sent me a list with specific dates and a few details. As each day on the…
Theater was so important to the ancient Greeks that the state would appoint a wealthy person to support the chorus of a troupe. Twice a year, the state held a contest for the best tragedy and the best comedy. Of course, the playwright received credit for his writing, but the prize officially went to the…
Farming is unpredictable. Four years on our farm in East Tennessee, and that is probably the major lesson I have come away with. Rain is good. Too much rain is bad. Sun is good. Too much sun is bad. Predators are needed to keep the ecosystem in check. Unless they come after the animals you…
As a follower of Jesus, I try to curb my love of things that sparkle and shine, but frankly, I’m not always very successful. I’m a jewelry girl, and if said piece happens to contain diamonds? Oh my, how my little heart can flutter! As the song says, I am a material girl . ….
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. (Hebrews 13:8 ESV) The day before we left on this year’s summer vacation, we made an offer on our dream house. Our offer was accepted the next day, and we signed a contract, paid our option fee, and wired our earnest money over the phone…