For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. (Proverbs 2:6) What makes a person wise? Better yet, how does a person become wise? Gray hair? Enough experience under the belt? Time? Hanging around with wise people? Reading? Studying? Taking a philosophy course? Going on a life journey? Eating, loving and praying? Some of those answers deserve… Read More
Then Abram moved his tent, and went and dwelt by the terebinth trees of Mamre…and built an altar there to the Lord. (Genesis 13:18) How do you feel about change? Not the kind that occasionally accumulates in the bottom of your purse and weighs it down, but the kind that picks you up and moves you from one place to… Read More
But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. If anyone wants to sue you and take away your tunic, let him have your cloak also. And whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two. (Matthew 5:39b-41) Come on now. Really? Isn’t that a little extreme? Turn the other cheek and let… Read More
I lay down and slept; I awoke, for the Lord sustained me. (Psalm 3:5) I’ve had a little trouble sleeping lately. I suppose most of us go through seasons of insomnia or at least restless nights. But sleep is precious to me; my night’s rest or lack thereof is such a huge predictor of my next day. A good day’s… Read More
Then the devil left Him, and behold, angels came and ministered to Him. (Matthew 4:11) I can tell you the exact day the devil (or at least one of his minions) turned his attention to harassing me about a particular insecurity that I’ve been wrestling with for some time now. I’d have to pull out a calendar and do… Read More
So I’m turning fifty this year. The big day is fast approaching, in fact. I have spent most of my 49th year dreading this birthday. I never thought I’d be one to dread the golden birthday so much. But, alas, it has about eaten my lunch. Until recently. In recent weeks I’ve taken a new approach toward my 50th birthday…. Read More