A New Voice
In a world filled with noise, it’s easy to feel like our voices get lost in the chaos. Yet, last week, a remarkable story from the Mayo Clinic reminds us of the profound impact a single voice can have. Marty Kedian, a 59-year-old man diagnosed with a rare form of laryngeal cancer, underwent the world’s…
Being Ventable
My dear friend needed to vent. I was “ventable.” Is that a word? I made it our word because, in this world of anger, heartbreak, sadness, brokenness, and loss, God set us up for being burden and weight bearers. He gave us the goods for being encouragers. He built us for relationships that sincerely matter.…
Do We Need Anger Management?
Anger management – that elusive skill we all think we have until someone cuts us off in traffic. Road rage, flipping out, losing our cool – it’s like a daily soap opera on our highways. But let’s not kid ourselves; anger isn’t just for the politicians or those high-profile leaders we see ranting on TV.…
Peace — Stay There!
We’ve arrived at the SERENE shores of Prince Edward Island, separated from mainland Canada, nestled in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Though a full review of our time here will come tomorrow, today, I revel in the word “serene.” Serenity brings to mind images of calm waters and tranquil breezes, a state where one can…
Cruising with Jesus
Speaking from experience today. Embarking on a cruise with the love of your life offers sunsets, sea breezes, and an all-you-can-eat buffet. Now, imagine if this weren’t just a sea journey but a spiritual voyage with Jesus as your captain. Welcome to “Cruising with Jesus,” a journey as transformative as the destination, led by the…
Thankful to be Peaceful
Andrae Crouch was one of my all-time favorite Gospel singers and composers. These words are from his song, “Through it All”: “I’ve had many tears and sorrows / I’ve had questions for tomorrow / There’s been times I didn’t know right from wrong / But in every situation / God gave me blessed consolation /…
Where is YOUR Sweet Spot?
A few days ago, I wrote about my “sanctuary” where I find sweet peace and rest. That’s my “sweet spot”. Jesus said to His disciples “Come away with me and rest awhile” (Mark 6:31). Did you know when all around us seems to be chaos that we can “Lie down in green pastures so our…
Welcome to my SANCTUARY!
Years ago, a dear friend gave me this sign to remind me that I could live a life of peace if I simply took myself there. SANCTUARY is a place of refuge or safety, haven, shelter, hideaway, port in a storm. Indeed, my friend knew that I needed to be reminded of the SANCTUARY we…
Delighting is an Action Verb
One of my favorite scriptures is Psalm 37:4 — “Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.” Those words mean that when we delight in God and His goodness, He promises that He GIVES us those desires. “Delight” means bringing pleasure to someone and, no doubt, when we…
Let’s Be No Respecters!
At the family center where I volunteer, a fine-looking young man (obviously homeless) told me he was going for a job interview and asked for help to get some clothes for the interview. While I went to get our manager, the young man went shopping — brought back a suit, shirt, tie and shoes. He…