The Word Became Flesh – He Still Does
When Stuff Is Scary Is this rude to admit? Hope’s house scared me. Hope was moving. She needed help packing up her 3-bedroom house, where she’d raised her family, to move…
Read moreWhen God Parts the Waters, Walk Across
Is This Fun? We don’t always agree on what will be fun. Jeff and I were planning out our week in Maine for our 25th wedding anniversary last week. We…
Read moreFocus on Good Sense First
“Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.” Proverbs 19:11 Maybe I’ve been going about this backwards. I try to be slow…
Read moreKeep It Secret or Let Your Light Shine?
It was Serve Day. People had gathered at Manna House in their matching t-shirts to go into the community. Some would deliver food; others would paint houses; some would visit…
Read more4 Ways to Get Back on Track with 2017 Goals
You may not want to hear this, but the “new” year is almost 2/3 over. Christmas will be here in 133 days. And before we blink, it’ll be 2018. Are…
Read moreCelebrate This First
“Go home and prepare a feast, holiday food and drink; and share it with those who don’t have anything: This day is holy to God. Don’t feel bad. The joy…
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