Without a vision, the Bible says, the people will fall all over themselves. Really. It’s in there. (Proverbs 28:19) The bottom line is, if we don’t have a clear idea of where we’re supposed to be going, we’ll end up scattering, going off course as a group, or just standing still and scratching our heads. Biblically strong leaders aren’t afraid… Read More
As summer’s heat continues to build and press in, may the Lord grant you cool breezes of refreshment from His living Word. May the questions with which you wrestle find their answers in the morning’s daily bread. May the unexpected challenges be answered with the peace that passes all understanding. May the conflict you didn’t bargain for find its resolution… Read More
I don’t know whose heart hurt more when my daughter lost her race for student body president, hers or mine. And I don’t know if my son could possibly fathom the internal struggle I faced when he didn’t get the scholarship that would have allowed him to go to a more prestigious university. Little else breaks a mother’s heart more… Read More
May your Independence Day burn bright with blazing red, pure white and true blue. May the red blaze streaks across the night skies while you “ooh” and “ahh” to the familiar strains of patriotic tunes, and may it remind you of the sacrifices made to birth this nation, to protect it from enemies overseas and threats to its integrity… Read More
My mom has always insisted that lipstick is a girl’s best friend. According to the experts (and my mom), people pay more attention to what you’re saying when your lips are carefully painted a pleasing and vibrant color. My mom wanted her 5th grade students to pay attention to her, so she always had on her lipstick. I want people… Read More
As much as I love having a warm casserole delivered to my home when I have the flu, food is not my favorite ministry. And as nice as it is to have someone visit you when you’re new in the neighborhood, visitation doesn’t really rank as number one with me either. And while I love being ministered to in someone… Read More