Will We Wail or Wait? How to Face Need with Faith
From the time my daughter was a newborn, she was an excellent communicator. She could pack more meaning and emotion into one syllable than any child I knew. Other babies in the church nursery would work up to the full expression of their need. When their...
Are You Tired of Waiting?
My friend Sarah is waiting for God to send her a husband. Katie longs to have a baby. Josie’s waiting for her prodigal to come home, and Mark’s waiting for a new job. All four believe God has the power to answer their requests. Surely it would be easy for Him to send...
Why I’m Grateful for My Imperfect Mother
Click on the square to see a pic of my cute mom and me 🙂 I’m glad I don’t have a perfect mother. Can you imagine what it would be like to follow that example? Instead of perfect, I have an authentic mother – one who did her best and trusted God with the rest. My mom...
Three Simple Ways We Can Hear God Speak
Have you ever heard God speak? If you ask this question, you’ll get a variety of answers. “I hear God speak all the time.” “I’ve never heard God speak.” “Sometimes I think I hear God speak, but I’m not sure.” “God speaks to super...
Powerful Hope When You’re Weary of Praying
What is your most long-standing unanswered prayer? I have friends who have been praying for decades for their children's salvation. And a friend who has labored for years over her daughter's infertility. One of my neighbors prays daily for...
Do Christians Have Pollyanna Faith? How to Find Comfort with Teeth
A struggling friend once accused me of having a Pollyanna approach to life. You just think happy thoughts, look on the bright side, and focus on the good. You pretend the bad stuff doesn’t exists. Seriously? Does she really think this is how Christians deal with...
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