Tale of Two Gardens
Two gardens … two strategic places where God met humanity. The first garden, Eden, was the most perfect garden planted by God (Genesis 2:8) as a place to dwell with …
Growing in the Darkness
Spring is always a mixed bag. You get a hint of the warmer days, the flourishing of earth awakening, and simpler times. And then you get hit with the winter …
Highest of All
There is something truly awe-inspiring about being in Washington, D.C. The city’s breathtaking architecture serves as a testament to the nation’s history, while the weight of decisions made daily resonates …
Are We Seeing?
Most mornings, as I stepped through the gym doors, I was greeted by the unchanging expression of a young woman at the front check-in counter. Her stoic demeanor seemed to …
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 …