Would Watching 5 Minutes of a Movie Satisfy You?
I struggled with Bible reading for years, even though I was in full-time ministry. Not only was Scripture challenging to…
Embracing Our New Normal
I eagerly followed various schools of brightly colored fish as they darted in and out of coral reefs. That morning’s…
God’s Word Will Feed Your Soul
An adventure found me in 2007 when a door opened for me to study the Bible in Egypt and Israel.…
Holy Invitations Throughout Your Life
When I turned 50, I said to myself, “I am not THAT old.” When I turned 60, my friends told…
You’re Already Worthy Enough
I’ll always remember the vivid day when I met a new friend named Becca, who spoke to me about my…
Why God Chose Shepherds
Every morning, our golden retriever, Ben, greets us as if we’ve been away for weeks. If my son does not…
Trusting God When You’re Tired of Trying
I picked up my phone off the nightstand that morning and opened it with dread. I felt anxiety fill my…
Jesus Grieves With You
As a hospice nurse, my sister Beth cares for people at the end of their lives, ministering God’s grace as…
Can You Just Sit With Me?
God understands what it means to feel alone. Mark writes this about Jesus, “Then everyone deserted him and fled” (Mark…
Joy in Your Hard Journey
My husband, Steve, had been a daily source of joy for me for more than 50 years. Daily, he made…