Motherhood is indeed a noble calling and one we should take seriously. In fact, many mothers, in my estimation, need to take it a little more seriously. Being a mother is not the same as owning a cat or a dog; it’s not a hobby or a collection. Being a mother is a commitment, a job, a calling, a serious… Read More
If I know anything about my readers at all, I’m pretty sure that many of you have either just begun a group Bible study or you’re about to get started shortly. ‘Tis the season! Let me ask you a few questions about that. Do you usually complete the Bible studies you begin? And by complete, I mean do you successfully… Read More
I’m pleased to announce that the Satisfied…at Last! Conference is now available on CDs in a beautifully packaged 3-CD set. The conference taped for this set is the one I presented to Crossroads Bible Church in Bellevue, Washington, and the sound folks there did an excellent job capturing the audio portion of these messages. It is the same conference that… Read More
“Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble at them, for the Lord your God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you or forsake you… And the Lord is the one who goes ahead of you; He will be with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear, or… Read More
No one enjoys long, fruitless meetings. You know the kind. You show up for the meeting on time, but it doesn’t start on time. There is no agenda, and throughout the time around the table you’re wondering what this meeting is really all about anyhow! No one seems to know the answer to anything and you’re wondering if the group… Read More
Please excuse my absence from Off the Beaten Path for a few days. I have been busily helping my little girl grown woman get packed up to move to college. These are bittersweet days. I am so proud of her and ready for her to begin this new phase of life, but I’m equally saddened by the prospect of her… Read More