From Light to Darkness

From Light to Darkness

As I write this post I’m on what I call a “work-cation.” As a writer, I often go away to a more secluded and quiet place where I can be more focused. For now I’m in a little place on Lake Chelan, which is a long, river-like lake nestled among the mountains in Central...
A Different Way to Love

A Different Way to Love

As followers of Jesus Christ, you and I are called to be different. Not odd. But different. In fact, we’re called to be excellent and notable. Clearly, not in a prideful way. But instead in a way that people notice because our attitudes and actions transmit...
No Wonder I Never Have Any Money!

No Wonder I Never Have Any Money!

Marie is a friendly, outgoing and accomplished woman. She’s one of those women who you want as your friend. A while back she said to me, “No wonder I never have any money!” That’s when we entered into a great conversation about Marie’s...
Give Us This Day Our Daily What?

Give Us This Day Our Daily What?

Christians regularly recite the “Lord’s Prayer” at home and during their church services. And a lot of people use Jesus’ teaching about how to pray in Luke 11 as a model or an outline. One of the instructions from our Lord is to ask our Father in Heaven to “give us...
Is it You or is it me, Lord?

Is it You or is it me, Lord?

When faced with challenging circumstances, many Christians cry out to God, “God, why are you doing this to me?” Or, “God, why don’t you answer my prayer?” But let’s take a look at what the Bible has to say to shed some light on...
I Had a Great Day Doing a Job I Hate!

I Had a Great Day Doing a Job I Hate!

Okay! Am I the only one who sometimes gets buried in paper?  And I don’t mean just a little bit. But there are times when I have stacks staring at me! And every time I look at the pile (sometimes that’s plural – piles), I hear...