A large portion of my life has been spent wishing I was different. I am an introvert, but I desperately wanted to be an extrovert. I am responsible and need routine, but I really want to be carefree and spontaneous. I overthink just about everything, but I wish I could just accept things as they... Continue Reading →
What’s In a Name?
The name given to us at birth forms the foundation of our identity. As unique personal markers, our name is part of who we are as a person. Being called by name makes us feel respected, recognized, and known. When we feel like just a face in the masses, hearing our name immediately grabs our... Continue Reading →
Victory Through Surrender
Throughout the world, we see increasing hostility and intolerance toward those viewed as our enemies. Hate and war is spreading and it's touching every nation. We see it as our duty to resist evil and fight for what is right. But where does it end? We have come to love the fight rather than the... Continue Reading →
What Is the Purpose of Prayer?
Why do we pray? We may pray for many reasons. We pray in church, for those on our prayer list, and we have specific prayers at mealtime or at bedtime. But when is our prayer life usually most authentic, consistent, and heart-felt? When we're in need. What does that say about our motivations? While God... Continue Reading →
Am I Ready for Jesus?
Lately, I find myself thinking a lot about spiritual readiness. Jesus frequently used the words asleep and awake to describe our spiritual readiness. Just before Jesus was betrayed he told his disciples that they would all fall away. Then Jesus told them, “This very night you will all fall away on account of me, for... Continue Reading →