Spiritual Formation in the Pandemic
In this pandemic, we’ve seen racist police officers kill innocent Black men — thinking they’re doing their job of public service. We’ve seen raging protestors…
Happy Christmas?
Christmas isn’t all happy. Trying to make it that way actually diminishes our enjoyment and meaning of this sacred season. Consider the first Christmas.…
You are Highly Favored!
As a mother, I connect with Mary and the emotional ups and downs she experienced in caring for her child Jesus. To prepare for Advent…
Your Feelings Can Strengthen Your Faith
Recently my dad died. I couldn’t see him or talk to him anymore. So I read his Bible that’s filled with personal notes from cover…
Surprising, Sweet Intimacy with Jesus
One of the most touching parts of Jesus’ passion is the scene in which Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus to carry his cross. Do you…
Nobody Showed Up!
I was looking forward to a spiritual formation meeting I was leading for a group of pastors. Facilitating for others a safe place for them…
No Condemnation
Today is Ash Wednesday which begins the period of Lent — 40 days to prepare our hearts for Easter resurrection. This holy season is helpful…
If Jesus is Your Portion
We say, “The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want” (Psalm 23:1). But do we really mean it? Are we really prepared to say,…
Spilling Oatmeal and Seeking Jesus
A freezing winter wind was blowing through the doors of the hotel into the lobby where Wes was having his breakfast. He decided to take…
Chosen!
The Lord Jesus says to you: “You are my friend… I have chosen you” (John 15:14, 16). What a precious promise this is for us!…
The Pastor of the Grocery Store
A young man named Johnny had Downs Syndrome and worked as a grocery store bagger. He didn’t feel that he had much to offer other…
Rejoice! The Lord is Judge
As Christians today we talk a lot about the love and grace of God, but we don’t talk much about him being the holy Judge…