When I first came to faith, the thing I struggled with most was what to do next. Everyone told me that the best way to get to know God was to read the Bible. Since I didn’t grow up in the faith, this seemed like an impossible task. I could make it through most of…
“Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but deceitful are the kisses of an enemy.” (Prov. 27:6 NASB) If you’ve lived long enough, you’ve more than likely been betrayed by someone close to you. Nothing hurts more than a hurt that you never see coming. Many people refer to this kind of betrayal as being…
When I started working for the church, I joined the denominational health plan. And with that health plan comes a health tracking program, an online wellness program to help me be more healthy. We have workout and accountability groups. I have daily tidbits of knowledge about my body, daily reminders to move and care for…
And he called the name of the place Massah and Meribah, because of the quarreling of the people of Israel, and because they tested the Lord by saying, “Is the Lord among us or not?” (Ex. 17:7 ESV) When things go wrong, do you find yourself quarreling with God? Have you tested the Lord’s patience by complaining? Let me sheepishly raise my hand…
“Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations.” (Ps. 90:1 ESV) My husband and I aren’t big celebrators or gift-givers, but on our twenty-fifth anniversary, he made a book for me. It was a countdown of things we had done over the years, from “Twenty-five years of marriage” to “One love of my…
I have a new driver in my home. My mind still cannot fully comprehend this phenomenon. I mean, it was just yesterday I was teaching her to ride a bike and pump her legs on the swings. But somehow, I am handing over the keys, and she can leave our home without me. I’ll admit…