Following Jesus is hard. Sin compromises us. Hardships discourage us. Our bodies betray us. We get stuck in conflict. The sheer uncertainty of life means that no day ever turns out exactly as you expect. But following Jesus brings sanity, purpose, joy, and peace. We...
The pathway to complete dependence on God begins with innocent dependence, too. Jesus said we must come “as a child…”- depending on Another. There are some things in which age and perspective provide a distinct advantage…..faith, hope, and love are among them. If one...
Absolutely, one of the most wonderful things about my life is sitting in my office with a student and watching her begin to open up, a tiny little crack forming in the hard shell around her mind and heart, as we talk and I share Scripture, respond to her questions,...
When I began teaching the Bible and biblical principles to adults, I would tell class members that some people approach their faith journey as tourists on a group excursion who trust others to set the agenda, select the sites, and determine the schedule. The only...
But it’s after awhile you learn the subtle difference between holding a hand and chaining a soul. And you learn that love doesn’t mean leaning, and company doesn’t mean security. And you begin to learn that kisses aren’t contracts and presents...
I belong to an online community, “Still Forming”, that is directed by Christianne Squires, a Chistian spiritual director from Winter Park, Florida.. Her husband Kirk wrote to the community this week about his adventures in rescuing three turtles. I, too,...
