Psalm 77:11

In this post I suggest 5 reasons churches should often celebrate successes.…

5 Things My Cherry Tree Taught Me About Hope and Life Seasons…

Every year, my cherry tree becomes a quiet mentor in my backyard. I didn’t expect that when I planted her in 2019. I simply wanted beauty…

5 Things My Cherry Tree Taught Me About Hope and Life Seasons…

When they were full, He told His disciples, ‘Collect the leftovers so that nothing is wasted. -- John 6:12 (HCSB) I was cleaning my office bookshelf the other day when I came across an old, faded journal. It was a prayer notebook. I had used it faithfully to write prayer...…

Discouragement is a universal experience for ministry leaders and the word actually self defines itself…dis-courage meaning no courage. Some of the Bible’s greatest characters faced it: Moses, David, Paul, Mary the mother of Jesus, and the apostles. Nehemiah, the great Old Testament leader faced it when he led the Jews...…

Journaling offers several spiritual benefits. This post suggests several.…

I think that one of my glaring weaknesses is that I tend to look back through the pages of time more often than is necessary or healthy. My heart repeatedly flips through the memory book of yesterday … as I relive moments … savor past holidays … enjoy ordinary days … and recall the sweet sound of v…

Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise. – Jeremiah 17:14 (NIV) I’m in the middle of a healing journey that is taking much longer than anticipated and desired. This time I’ve battled with it before...…

Mindfulness is a big deal in today’s culture. But should Christians practice it? Yes. This post gives 10 good reasons why.…