Thankfulness: The Way to Holiness and Happiness
The Lord Jesus Christ is holy and happy and so are his students. Holiness and happiness go together. In the Bible we read, “The disciples were
We Fought for Our Lives Against the Riptides!
It was a sunny day in Hawaii. Kristi and I found a remote beach with a bay that was perfect for floating on rafts. The
The Lord is My Shield in Emotional Battles
Praying a Psalm with Jesus is a powerful spiritual discipline. “The Lord is My Shield in Emotional Battles” has been a helpful exercise that I’ve
Floating on a Raft Taught me to Trust God
When I was a girl I loved to float on a raft, soaking up the sunshine and resting on the water. I did this in
Listen to the Waves — Listen to God’s Voice
The ocean waves keep flowing in on the beach here at Ko Olina. (Thanks to an anniversary gift Kristi and I are in Hawaii!) I
A Prayer of Consecration to Be Enthralled With Jesus!
Recently I was asked to lead a Soul Shepherding group for a team of pastors to facilitate their intimacy with Jesus. What do they need
I was “Strong but Stupid!” (Trying vs Training)
Two years ago I was riding 25 miles on my bike as fast as I could in my first Olympic Triathlon and I was soon
The Rise and Fall of a Hero
There is a hero within us that wants to be recognized for making a positive difference in the lives of other people. That’s why when
No Condemnation in Christ
Today, out of the blue, I received a harsh criticism from someone. It was like being slugged in the gut when I wasn’t looking. Probably