Clearly, I am not a patient person. I quickly tire of struggles. The length of this particular trial seems longer to me than others I have managed to muddle through. I want it to end, to be resolved. God…can we be finished with this? Can my son experience healing and return to work? Can we […]
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Disclaimer: I do not wish to vilify any pastors or church leaders. Please read this entire blog post before making a judgment. A reader of my novel, “No Visible Scars” recently asked me, “Is that Pastor Dennis in your book for real? Surely, a pastor wouldn’t act that way toward a woman who is being
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Have you ever wondered what a Bible story might look like in a contemporary setting? Yeah, me too. Almost 12 years ago, I wrote a nonfiction book about Abigail, one of the characters in First Samuel 25. But I couldn’t sell it, and no one seemed interested in the background story of this incredible woman.
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A few weeks ago, I met another one – an injured saint completely exhausted from serving God and others. These wounded warriors seem to surface everywhere I go: former staff from a well-known nonprofit who are expected to pray 24/7 until they drop. Missionaries fatigued from the struggle of cross cultural shock, language study and
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Legalism douses us with lies but faith reaches out for God’s love.
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Although Christmas changed in 2016, hope survived. The promised Messiah still came.
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How can we be certain God will keep his promises? Because of the credibility of his identity.
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Perhaps the answer to “When, God, when” is wrapped around the positives of each day. How can we find our destinies within the search?
What are five questions that can help us make major decisions? How can we know we are living within God’s will?
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