The recent speech by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu added new tension to the relations between his country and the White House. Israel National News.com has reported that President Obama wants “revenge” for the speech. Considering how well it was received by both houses of Congress, and how “frustrated” Obama has ...
Read More »When Faith Feels Foolish
Faith is mysterious. It feels risky at times. It can seem foolish at times. My writing life reminds me of my faith walk … believing in something larger than myself. I sit down at my desk, and by pure faith, trust that the right words will come, that spending my time devoted to this whole, HUGE ...
Read More »Three Tips for Digging Deeper into God’s Word
When did reading the Bible become a duty rather than a delight? Seriously, to talk to people today (Christians included), one would think that there was no more tedious task on earth than to sit down and spend a few minutes in the Word of God. Part of this mindset, ...
Read More »Humility And Scrubbing The Stinky Feet
Taking off my two-year old’s shoes, I jokingly proclaimed to my son. “Whooo! P.U!” “Your shoes smell awful!” With his brilliant blue eyes and giggled response, I knew he was enjoying the game, but in all reality, I questioned the possibility of someone so small creating such a putrid and ...
Read More »Will You Be Ready When Mr. Rainy Day Stops By?
I remember a skit done at church when I was around ten years old. It was about “Mr. Rainy Day.” In the drama piece, a young girl repeatedly saw her mother stashing away money. Like any curious child, she asked what it was for. The mother told her the money ...
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