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Joy From the Inside Out
The simplicity of fruit and nuts in my stocking every year as a child was a subtle and profound reminder of where my family had come from. Furthermore, this simple gift helped re-frame proper priorities about gifts and family. I certainly cherish memories of the surprise gifts that were given in love and out of…
Sink or Swim
Every summer my family would travel to the beach for our family vacation. I have fond memories of us floating on the waves and enjoying the water. There was always a point of panic when I was not able to touch the bottom. I was a good swimmer, but there was something about not being…
At the End of Your Rope: Trusting Jesus for Healing and Restoration
Desperate times call for desperate measures. You are familiar with this phrase when it’s time to grind it out or when you refuse to take no for an answer. But when you are truly desperate and have no other options, a person will do just about anything to survive. When we read Mark 5:21-43, we…
Embracing the Deep End of Prayer
When I first learned to swim, I was intimated by the water and convinced if I went into the deep end, I would drown. It took coaxing and even being forced or thrown off the diving board in order to learn to experience the joy of swimming. What once was fearful now is a place…
Unlimited Mulligans
I enjoy golf but must confess that I hit more bad shots than good ones. Recently I was enjoying a day on the course with two neighbors. This proved to be a great way to strengthen relationships and earn trust for Gospel conversations, and it was also a risk that I held my composure on…
Acts of Rebellion
Rebellion is a strong word. In some cases, it can be positive. Without rebellion, we may not be free from British rule. Without rebellion, we may not enjoy the progress made in civil rights. By its very nature, rebellion can be positive if we are pushing against oppression and running toward freedom. On the flip…
