That’s a question I often ask myself. Not ‘Why am I here on this earth?” No, that question was answered years ago, many years ago at this point, when Christ entered my heart. I was created because He wanted me to be. Just as He wanted you and every piece of creation. He loved usContinueContinue reading “Why Am I Here?”
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The God of Reckless Abandon
They said we were crazy — and we probably were. But we’ve got a story to tell. It was May 1989, 37 years ago, when we embarked on this crazy adventure, a craziness that has only intensified over the years. “It’ll never work”, they told us. “Don’t do it! It’s crazy, insane. You’ve got toContinueContinue reading “The God of Reckless Abandon”
Never an Orphan
Growing up, I believed myself to be an orphan—unwanted and abandoned by my “real family.” I imagine many kids have such thoughts, possibly influenced by books or movies. But in my case they came from my own family and friends. “Is Sheila adopted?” family friends would ask. “She doesn’t look like anyone in the family.”ContinueContinue reading “Never an Orphan”
Keep Running the Race
Looking back over the last few years, I’d like to ask you a question. How did they treat you? They were difficult years everywhere with all the disease, natural disasters, war, crime, and violence. And perhaps, like many, you had to face great personal difficulties such as unemployment, the loss of a loved one, orContinueContinue reading “Keep Running the Race”
The Secret to Praying Without Ceasing
Pray without ceasing. What an impossible task that seems! And while it is often said that Paul only meant that we should maintain a constant attitude of prayer, I think he also meant that we should pray much more than we do. Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’sContinueContinue reading “The Secret to Praying Without Ceasing”
God Comes Softly, Building in Silence
God’s temple was a peculiar building from start to finish. It was the Lord’s own house, planned, directed, and modeled by him. King Solomon built this first earthly building for God, totally dedicated and devoted to his honor. Which granted it a special sort of beauty. “Solomon’s temple is the most wonderful and interesting buildingContinueContinue reading “God Comes Softly, Building in Silence”