The verse above is from the NIV. I have a confession. I don’t like sappy nonfiction books and blogs that are always telling us that we are “going to be okay” or that we are “enough” or something like that. Don’t get me wrong. I know we need those messages. I know that I’m enough, but I also know that …
It Often Takes a Storm to Bring Change and Peace
One July morning I stepped outside into a cool, peaceful, non-humid day. It was almost as if I had traveled to a different place and time, yet there I was standing on my deck which 24 hours before had been filled with thick, oppressive, summer air. I kind of like that heat–any heat. Summer is one of my favorite seasons. But this day’s …
What is the Helmet of Salvation? (Giveaway Today!)
I see her clearly. She’s not very tall. Her Laura Ingall’s braids are tucked behind her ears, and it is evident that one day she will need braces. Freckles kiss her face as she lifts her head toward the sky. She’s dressed in a pink tutu, white tights, and worn toe-shoes. And on top of her head is a camouflaged kevlar, …
Bite of Bread Reading Plan: The Word
I heard a preacher say once, “In order for the Word to work, you’ve got to work it!” I loved that. My pastor often says, “It’s not enough to get into the Word, you’ve got to let the Word get into you.” Something like that. They’re both right. The Bible, the Word of God, is like no other book. …
Bite of Bread Reading Plan: Wait
I can be patient when it comes to helping the elderly or disabled. I can be patient when the microwave only has one minute to go until my frozen dinner is ready. And once in awhile I can muster up patience in the drive-thru line buying coffee, or at a stop light, if I’m not running late. But when it comes to …