Christmas Eve – Books and Chocolate
I’ve always been big on establishing traditions, especially at Christmas time. In the years past, when my kids were young, we enjoyed Christmas Eve with gifts of new pajamas, two …
How to Find Peace
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by …
Do Not Fear
As I listened to her share her thoughts, I lost track of how many fearful expressions she uttered. Phrases like “that’s frightening” and “that’s so scary” tumbled from her lips …
3 Books I’m Loving
I’ve often thought how amazing it would have been if I had had a mentor in my life – someone with more experience and wisdom and who walked closely with …
Bearer of Good News
A couple of years ago, I went on my dream trip to Italy. It was the country I had wanted to visit since my teen years and it did not …
Fully Abandoned
We must never allow anything to injure our relationship with God; if it does get injured we must take time and get it put right. The main thing about Christianity …
Best Gift Ever
But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. …
My Day in D.R. Congo
Sitting under an outdoor pavilion, enjoying a breakfast of avocado toast, fresh-cut pineapple, and coffee, I look out over Lake Kivu and watch a fishing boat pass by. The world …
My Favorite Healthy Summer Treat
During the relentless summer heat, with temperatures soaring above 100 degrees week after week, my craving for something refreshingly cold becomes insatiable. To quench my thirst, I’ve been enjoying iced …
You Are Loved
At times, in a world bustling with billions of people, it’s easy to feel insignificant, wondering if our presence holds any real value. We grapple with the concept of purpose …
Overwhelming Emotional Pain
Perhaps we’ve allowed our past pain and unforgiveness to become the major focus of our lives. In a sense, it has become our god. it has affected our allegiance, our …
4 Things that Sabotage Your Future
Then they despised the pleasant land; they did not believe his promise. They grumbled in their tents and did not obey the Lord. Psalm 106:2 Imagine living your entire life …