How often do the worries and concerns of this world drown out our relationship with Jesus? We often hear about Martha’s busy, anxious...

“Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Go near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools, who do not know that...

I used to go on road trips quite a bit as a kid. Being a missionary kid meant that we needed to visit lots of supporting churches and...

The first verse that pops into my head whenever I am counseling someone (or myself) to be set free from fear is 1 John 4:18. “There is no...

Having recently visited the Holy Land for the first time, I was struck by its harsh, inhospitable vistas. It’s high precipices are...

I found meaning in everything around me - the people I cared for, the jobs I did, the organizations I belonged to...I forgot to look...

When we face deep sorrow and pain, we can turn to the One who understands. “He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and...

“ When the disciples reached the other side of the sea, they realized that they had forgotten to bring bread. Jesus said to them, ‘Watch...

My cousin, little four-year-old Annabelle, lives her life like she is being driven by a million exuberant urges through a whirlwind of...

“Blessed is the man who does not fall away on account of me.” Perhaps this has never been one of your memory verses or one which you...

It’s a simple device with origins dating back at least to the time of ancient Egypt. It’s an instrument used in construction and...

Who do you love the most? What makes you choose that person? How is your love uniquely expressed to that person? The other day, I was...

Heavy. The past few days have been so heavy. Watching the news in a helpless state as troops advance into a country not their own and...

Role models can inspire us to step out and do courageous and noble things. They can give us hope that we too can have a meaningful and...

It can arrive in the mail, come by phone call, or appear by text, “You are invited…” Such affirming words. You’re chosen, selected,...

Many of us are afraid to tell others the truth for fear of the repercussions. We don’t want to make waves. We don’t want to hurt their...

So today is Groundhog day. That odd day when Pennsylvanians turn to an oversized rodent to predict whether the renewal of the planet -...

Do you find yourself NEEDING to turn on every light when you go into a room when it is gloomy outside? Or have you been getting very down...

Have you established some goals and plans for the New Year? If you haven’t taken time to pray and seek God for at least two or three...

I hated her. I would put her down everyday, every chance I got. I told her she was ugly, her hair was stupid, her legs were weirdly...

January is that time of year when we think about the changes we want to make to improve ourselves, our relationships, or our...

How do you usually feel after Christmas? Joyful? Relieved? Lonely? Sad? Much of our feelings can depend on what we are doing after...

When I was twelve years old, I asked for a Pearl ring for Christmas. Finally, Christmas came, and I excitedly tore open each present....

I’m feeling more than a little nervous waiting in line with these strange skis stuck to my boots and a large mountain looming in front of...