Humility Explosion
It was a humility explosion for me, and for William Smith, but God would need to intervene for this to happen.
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Throw Away the Idols
I have a confession: I am a people-pleaser and perfectionist. I needed to throw away the idols. Making mistakes makes me feel less than valuable in others’ eyes. But one week, God allowed me to feel as if mistakes overwhelmed me. I forgot an appointment, I was rude to a waiter, and I had writing errors on a document. I felt embarrassed and shameful—cringing inwardly, knowing friends had seen my imperfections. Until I read Isaiah’s words. This is the way; … Continue reading →
Forgetting the Past
I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us. ~Philippians 3:13-14 NLT To work on forgetting the past, I carried sentimental gifts, collections, and other accumulations to my garage for a garage sale. My dark and threatening path through divorce brought me a God-appointed mentor. I had joked with … Continue reading →
What to Do in the W.A.I.T.
If you’re anything like me, sometimes waiting can be very difficult. Proverbs 13:12 says, “Hope deferred makes the heart sick. “And if I’m honest, even though I know God has a greater plan for our lives and His ways are better than anything we could ever imagine, waiting for the things our hearts longs for can at times make us feel like God has forgotten about us and that our dreams may never happen. Yet in faith—we still must wait…
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Milk Mission
Little Suzie was on a milk mission as she walked up the street, unaware of traffic that whizzed by her. …
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My Superhero
Once we become adults, we lose the safety-net of knowing there is a superhero greater than ourselves…or do we?
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Lugging Luggage
Now turn from your sins and turn to God, so you can be cleansed of your sins. ~Acts 3:19 NLT As I turned the corner and squinted at the gate numbers, I knew I wasn’t finished lugging luggage. My wife and I and another couple were on our way to Nova Scotia, Canada, for mission work. With an hour layover in Chicago, we imagined we’d have time to catch our breath before our last leg of the flight. The terminal … Continue reading →
Circle of Love
Jenna was left grasping for answers. Could she have done something to keep him? No, his eyes had wandered from the start. She knew this, but she thought she could change him, remake him, capture his gaze….
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Battling Fear
Fear is a constant struggle for me. However, battling fear is a war I must win. …
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Peace in a Storm
The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. ~Psalm 19:1–2 NIV Peace in a Storm Early last night, a June storm pummeled our home. Rain prattled against the window, Thunder rumbled the sky, all the earth drenched–– Each tree branch, every flowering plant And blade of grass drank deeply of heaven, Pouring its provision of sustenance For ten long minutes, … Continue reading →