I think I was nine when I was chosen to play the lead role in the Christmas play at church. For years I had dreamed of being Mary. And it finally happened. One amazing Christmas I got to play the role of the mother of Jesus. I even got to hold a real baby who cried the whole time. …
How to Live a Lifestyle of Thankfulness
I’m thankful for a day set aside specifically for me to say “thanks”–to focus on what I have and not on what I don’t. Thanksgiving is a day of bounty, right? A day when we cook too much, eat too much, and hopefully are surrounded by more family and friends than usual. It’s normally a great day. Even though I’m …
Bite of Bread: Bible Reading Plan on Thankfulness
As a friend and I closed our phone conversation the other day, she said, “Oh…oh…oh.. I have to ask you something somebody asked me the other day.” She paused for a thoughtful moment and then shot this question through the airwaves. “If you woke up tomorrow to find only what you thanked God for today, what would you have?” It took …
A Book on Prayer that Takes You to Heavenly Places: A #Giveaway
I’ve found a new favorite author and book that will take permanent residence on my bookshelf and in my heart. When I’ve found something great, I have to share it. That’s why I talk and write about Jesus all the time. But . . . I enjoy wordsmiths who not only teach me, but whose words stir my soul. …
The Trial of God’s Heart
When we face trials, our most common reaction is to ask God, “Why won’t you relieve us?” And when he doesn’t, we resignedly ask, “What do yo want me to do?” Now we have a new question, “Where is the Romance headed?” . . . .We are still in the drama of Act III and the heart of God is …