It Was There All Along
Getting ready for our big United Kingdom adventure, I bought myself a sturdy suitcase — one that could survive the bumps, bruises, and “flying lessons” of baggage claim. Feeling quite accomplished, I packed it full — and then decided to do the responsible thing — register it. Easy enough, right? Well — not quite!. The…
God Leads – We Follow
Have you ever wished God would just send a text?“Turn left.” “Call her.” “Don’t eat that second cookie.”Wouldn’t that make life easier? Instead, we sometimes find ourselves in that in-between place — our best to trust, obey, and wait — yet quietly wondering, “Am I getting this right?” Let’s settle something right here — we…
No Matter What — Praise Him Anyway
A.W. Tozer, often called a 20th-century prophet for his calls to a deeper spiritual life, emphasized intimacy with God. He once said, “If God takes away everything I have, I will love Him anyway.” Now that’s a bold kind of faith. But let’s be honest — it’s not always easy. There are days when prayers…
When the World Pauses — God Doesn’t
Storms have a way of slowing everything down. Schools close. Churches move online. Stores lock their doors early. Volunteer centers hit the pause button. Roads ice over. Plans unravel. Flights canceled. Uncertainty commences. Here in Texas, weather like this can feel dramatic. We’re not built for ice, and we don’t pretend to be. When forecasts…
Self-Doubt, Angels, and Trust
When Mary received the astonishing news that she would carry the Son of God, Scripture tells us she rushed to Elizabeth, her much older cousin. Every girl needs a safe place to land when life turns upside down — and Elizabeth, was just that. A woman of faith. A woman who knew something about waiting…
“Do Not Fear” — Seems to Be a Theme Here
If we’ve learned anything from the Christmas story so far, it’s this –God must know we humans can be skittish aka jumpy aka nervous. Three scenes in and we’re already batting three for three on angelic fear warnings. Mary? “Do not be afraid.”Joseph? “Do not be afraid.”Shepherds? “Do not be afraid.”(Translation: Breathe. Heaven is speaking.)…
The Father’s Arms are Open Wide
I saw this photo of a father with arms stretched wide. It stopped me cold. A young boy sprinting toward his dad, joy exploding on his face. His father had just been released after six months held captive in Syria. And now — freedom, reunion, relief. If we want a picture of the gospel wrapped…
The Marvel of a Man Willing to Trust
Yesterday, in my blog, I focused on the news from the angel, Gabriel to Mary — and the awesome yet trepidatious knowledge of carrying Baby Jesus in her womb — “and the Holy Spirit came upon her.” (Luke 1:35) In the meantime — Joseph had plans. Good plans. Solid plans. He was established, respected, engaged…
Don’t Worry — Be Happy!
One of the greatest joy stealers in our lives is worry. Worry sneaks in like a thief, sets up camp in our minds, and before we know it, our peace has packed its bags and left the building. God knows this about us — that’s why He reminds us again and again: “Do. Not. Worry.”…
I Once Was Blind but Now I See
Life with God really isn’t as complicated as we sometimes make it. At its core, it’s two things: faith and love. Jesus summed it up in Matthew 22: “Love God with all your heart, soul, and mind, and love your neighbor as yourself.” That’s the foundation. Everything else is just home décor. Hebrews 11:6 reminds…