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My son Hunter had been home from school for days on end following the concussion he sustained in a high school basketball game. In an effort to occupy his time productively, he picked up …
Why Worn Ways Win
‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’ (Matthew 3:3b, NIV) John the Baptist told God’s people to “prepare the way for the Lord” … to purify their hearts and get …
So You Have a Past
The New Testament begins with the book of Matthew and showcases more drama than a Hallmark movie. The book starts off with a genealogy trail that leads from Abraham to the birth of Jesus. …
I Want to Grow In Faith
Sir Isaac Newton wrote a book that was published in 1687 called The Principia: Mathematical Principle of Natural Philosophy. In this book, Newton unpacks research that redefined the way the world looks at science …
What Do Others See In You?
When I was growing up, ours was on the doorframe between the kitchen and the hall with the red carpet. A vertical trail of penciled dashes and dates that marked the growth of my …
How To Know When To Go
Ants have been known to ruin a picnic or two, but recently they messed up my beach time and flustered my heart. Yeah. I know. God made ants to live on the earth and …
The Power of a Song
Just try to keep my daughter from singing. Go ahead and try. You will fail. She must sing. It’s just her thing. Some days when I’m writing, or simply trying to piece together a …
The Most Powerful Way to Pray
Several years ago, I was on my way home from running errands. As I approached our neighborhood, my cell phone rang. “Hi, Mom. It’s Kennedy. Where are you?” “Hey, baby! I ran some errands …