Betrayal. The mere mention of the word causes my jaw to clench and the knot in my stomach to harden. Memories flood back, unbidden. Resentment for things I’ve given to the Lord a hundred times begins to wrap its tentacles … Continue reading →
In my ministry to parents, I’ve met many who feel like failures. Their children have not turned out the way they had hoped. Sons and daughters have left home on bad terms, gotten involved in drugs and promiscuity, and have even … Continue reading →
What constitutes a healthy understanding of sin, and how does it affect our lives on earth and on into eternity? It grieves me to think of the masses of people who think if they do more good things than bad in their … Continue reading →
How many times have you said to your child, grandchild, or student, “Do your best”? It almost goes without saying that most children hear this quite often from at least one or two people in their lives. In the New … Continue reading →
“Mama, Daddy! Look at that chipmunk! Look at it’s HUGE cheeks!” Walla! The perfect opportunity to marvel with this child at God’s amazing creation. “Oh, my goodness! That’s amazing! God thought of everything. He gave that little creature grocery sacks … Continue reading →
If moral turbulence could be measured on the Richter scale, then the “soulquake” currently taking place in our country would warrant a solid ten. Although many factors have contributed to this moral shaking, at the core of it lies a … Continue reading →