Three Steps to Bring Peace to Conflict in a Biblical Way
Without a friend who feels our hurt, stress, and longings with us our souls shrivel up and die. Giving and receiving empathy are key to life in Christ.
God Will Come to You
Each year during the Advent season I pick a character from the nativity scene to spend some time reading about in scripture while praying and listening to the Lord.
Restore Your Soul for Advent
Each year during the Advent season I pick a character from the nativity scene to spend some time reading about in scripture while praying and listening to the Lord.
3 Ways a Spiritual Director Can Help You
What do you do when you’re struggling to feel God’s love? Or prayer and spiritual disciplines aren’t “working” like they used to? Or you can’t…
Helping Women in Ministry is a Sacred Privilege
My friend Susan Baugh invited me to hear Kay Warren speak at Saddleback Church’s conference for pastors. We’re both pastors’ wives and women in ministry…
A Retreat With Brennan Manning
If I could have anyone lead me on a spiritual retreat with Jesus it’d be Brennan Manning. I wish I could do that and invite…
The Soul of Sex
“Sex” and “soul” are both very popular in our world today. But we have no idea how to put them together. Sex is everywhere in…
Burned Out and Beaten Up Pastors
Dave Rimoldi’s Story “I felt so burned out before our meetings,” a pastor recalled to Dave. “The hectic pace of church ministry had drained me…
Dallas Willard’s Best Word: “God is Here!”
Recently it was the third anniversary of Dallas Willard’s death so Kristi and I have been remembering him and thanking God for his influence in…
Jesus’ Cure For Shame
I’ll never forget being in Israel and getting up before dawn one morning to sit on a rock beside the Sea of Galilee. As the waves gently…
Love Can Woo You Out of Self-Hatred
My daughter Briana is just home from college and I was watching her pick flowers in our garden to give to Kristi for Mother’s Day.…
My Mom Finds Joy In Pain
When I was small my mother held me and cared for me. Of course, she didn’t love me perfectly. But along the way God has…