My heart danced for joy as I anticipated the meeting. New to the Christian faith as a young mom in my early twenties, I believed I could make a difference in the ministry I joined. Skipping up the stairs of the historical building to the staff offices, I waited...
When I fear God will be unfaithful, I wonder if I fear what I know of people rather than what I truly know of God. In contemplating this week’s question, I realize sometimes I mistake people’s failure to represent who God is without even realizing the...
Typically, I discover why questions during my time alone with God. As I sit with Him, I realize I have thoughts, feelings, or behaviors which need attention. Sometimes, however, the questions come through different means. This is what happened last week. A surprising...
At times, we may feel frustrated when the person we are speaking with misunderstands the intent of our words. One of the gifts I treasure most in my relationship with God is being understood. As we pour our hearts out to Him in prayer, He understands. In fact, He...
When we lived in Aberdeen, South Dakota, almost 20 years ago now, we were members of a United Methodist Church. Shannon taught 4th grade Sunday School with our good friend Cathy, and I taught 1st graders. In the room where I taught, a large bulletin board hung on the...
