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 us […]
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 to […]
Growing up, I thought I was 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, these thoughts came from my own family and friends. “Is Sheila adopted?” family friends would ask. “She doesn’t look like anyone in the […]
From start to finish, God’s temple was a peculiar building. It was the Lord’s own house, designed by Him and built according to His specifications. King Solomon built this first earthly building for God’s glory, dedicating it totally to His honor. This granted it a special sort of beauty. “Solomon’s temple is the most wonderful […]
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, or […]
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’s […]