*Affiliate links included. One of the reasons I love the story of Amy Carmichael is she was a writer who authored at least 35 books and a number of poems. I loved her writing before I knew her story. The classic book on her life …
Mentoring Series
Making Time to Be in His Presence
I love devotions and read one most mornings, but there’s just no substitute for God’s Word. I want to encourage you to make time in His presence a priority. There’s just no Substitute for the Bible and prayer. Period. Here are some practical strategies to help you …
How God Taught Me to Love His Word
*Affiliate links included. Do you love God’s Word? No, I am not talking romantically or anything weird. I am asking do you long to read it daily? Do you feel like something is missing if you have not taken time to sit and read it …
Why Read the Book of Revelation
* Affiliate links included. When I told my friends I was reading Revelation, their responses showed why they shied away from reading the last book of the Bible. “I don’t understand it,” said one. Another replied, “It’s too scary for me.” I can relate to …
If Money Wasn’t an Issue
* Affiliate links included. At the end of a year we often look backward and wonder how things might have been different. Did you ever wonder what would have happened if you had been born rich? Or became rich? I used to enter an annual …
Grace Washing
Grace Washing As I’m sitting here listening to the ocean, I can hear the waves both in the distance and washing over the shells behind my chair. Listening to the sounds makes me think of the waves that come into our lives. Some are strong and …
Showing Compassion to the Unreliable
We all face it at some point or another… someone has yet again disappointed us. What are we to do with that? Are we to cease placing hope in said person? Are we to pretend as if nothing ever happened and move forward? I still …
Has God Trusted You with His Silence?
* This contains affiliate links. Is God silent in your life right now regarding situations and circumstances? I can hear the proverbial crickets chirping in mine most days. I want answers now. I want the pressure and uncertainty wiped from my life along with the …
Tomorrow will Disclose the Motives of Today
I have a great job. I get to travel around telling others about the unconditional love of God and the importance of forgiveness. I’m given a modest remuneration that usually covers the cost of my gasoline. Occasionally, I’ll receive a token of appreciation as well. …
Turnaround of the Heart
A few years ago I discovered how rich the Psalms are. It was during a time of great darkness in my life when I saw firsthand how “God’s sweetness met my suffering,” to quote John Piper. I dug deep into this book, wanting to just …