“If I never see another rock again, it will be too soon.” My husband and I, along with four other sponsors and sixteen teenagers took off earlier this summer for northeast Ontario to assist in the landscaping of an up-and-coming Bible camp that will minister primarily to kids on First Nations reserves in Canada. Just … Continue reading Rock-Picking Spiritual Growth
What have you been reading lately? Do you have any books on your nightstand? Maybe you’ve got a to-be-read list longer than Rapunzel’s ponytail. But maybe, like me, you’re always on the lookout for your next great read. If you’re going on vacation this summer and need a book for your bag, or headed to … Continue reading A Few Book Recs at the Halfway Point of 2025
“I’m going fishing.” Three words that he’d said probably a thousand times in his life, but today they meant something different for Peter. On this day, he was going to his beloved lake to find fullness. Though perhaps he wanted to be alone, he wasn’t. Six other disciples hopped in the boat with him for … Continue reading Six Words to Remember About Jesus When Your Nets Are Empty
God has a sense of humor. Do you believe that? I do. While I could give many reasons for this (Exhibit A: the duckbill platypus), I really need to look no farther than my own home. Going against the grain of “normal,” my husband and I opted not to find out the gender of either … Continue reading Breaking Gender Stereotypes to the Glory of God: What Now?
So far, 2025 has been a decent year for conservatives on the LGBTQ front, hasn’t it? From the President’s executive order that the US government will acknowledge only two genders to the UK’s Supreme Court decision defining woman as based on biological sex in regards to the Equality Act, it seems that maybe sanity is … Continue reading Prepare Your Heart for Pride Month
A list of the Bible’s scariest verses might look something like this: "On that day many will say to me, 'Lord, Lord, didn't we prophesy in your name, drive out demons in your name, and do many miracles in your name? ' "Then I will announce to them, 'I never knew you. Depart from me, … Continue reading The Scariest Verse in the Bible
In a single afternoon, Job’s world was devastated. He lost not only all of his impressive livelihood, but also all ten of his children in a single tragic accident. Yet, from his mouth come surprising and convicting words: Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked I will leave this life.The LORD gives, and the … Continue reading Abiding in Christ Is a Fight for Faith
‘Tis the season for mortar boards, oversized gowns, diplomas, valedictory speeches, graduation parties, and the all-important commencement address. This year, graduates of Duke University will have the chance to hear my childhood basketball hero Grant Hill; those walking across the stage at Emory University will listen to the wisdom of music icon Usher (I wonder … Continue reading To the Young (And Not-So-Young)
Have you looked at your church’s prayer list lately? I haven’t see yours, but I know that it probably includes the serious health needs of several members, an unsaved family member, a prodigal child, a family dealing with loss, and maybe a material need or two (new job, working car). These represent real needs of … Continue reading Let the Word Shape Your Prayers
TWEEEEET!!!! At the shrill whistle of the lifeguards, the pools would clear out, leaving only a few adults in the water and sending all of us kids to our towels for some Red Vines, crackers and Easy Cheese, and Capri Suns. For the next ten minutes we would snack, enjoy the summer sunshine, and chat … Continue reading What Happens When We Abide
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