Have you ever been met with a gentleness you didn’t expect? A few years ago, with the help of wise counsel and prompting of the Holy Spirit, I felt convicted of my sin and went to a friend to ask for their forgiveness. Honestly, I was terrified to talk to
Every time I come in contact with portions of scriptures like this, there are usually a few questions in my heart. How do we become all of these in a world that is constantly wicked, evil, and tries to choke goodness and righteousness out of you? How do I love
We named our fourth son Jonas. We didn’t do this because we wanted him to grow up to be a rebellious prophet. Rather, we liked the name, and it worked in English and in Polish (our family lives in Poland). I still remember when he was a baby and the
Have you ever been so busy that you felt totally overwhelmed? It might be for your child’s birthday party, visitors arriving, a project at work, or whatever fills your mind with stress, placing you under huge time pressure. You think once this is over everything will calm down. But often
There’s nothing like stepping into something new to remind you of your own inadequacy. I remember when I got my first big promotion to Communications Director, I was excited but overwhelmed. I kicked into perfectionist mode. My days were long. My emails were never-ending, and I tried to make sure
In John 11:24 Martha, speaking about her recently deceased brother Lazarus, said to Jesus, “I know that he will rise again in the resurrection on the last day.” Then Jesus threw a bomb that Martha did not fully catch. He told her, “I AM that resurrection; I am life.” That
I used to think walking wisely meant walking perfectly with no wrong steps and no regrets, just an uninterrupted path of progress. I really believed that if I could just get everything in order, I’d finally be free. If I’m honest, that way of living didn’t make me wise. It
Love is easy to talk about but much harder to grasp. We know in our minds that God loves us. In the quiet moments of our day, do we actually believe it? “In this is love: not that we have loved God, but that he loved us and sent his
Building Courage When I read Esther 7, I imagine the room tense with anticipation. Esther, dressed in royal robes, stood before her husband, King Ahasuerus, with her heart probably pounding. She was about to reveal the enemy who threatened her life and the lives of her people. Can you picture
Missing the Mark I love playing mini golf. My favorite course is in Cocoa Beach, Florida. It is beautifully designed with palm trees, caves, waterfalls, and live alligators along the way! While I like the competitive nature of playing with family or friends, I’m not very good. On the scorecard,