As I post this particular blog, it is the day during Passion Week theologians call “Maundy Thursday.” Commandment (that’s what maundy means) Thursday. Jesus spent His last week on earth teaching His disciples the lessons that really matter. These…
What brings you satisfaction? When do you feel the most content? Is it when your dreams, wants, pleasures, and expectations are fulfilled exactly the way you hope? Is it when life flows along like a peaceful river and you’re…
God’s Love: SLOW TO ANGER? Really? A few weeks ago I traveled to Bali to speak at a retreat for women serving globally. One of the things that struck me around the island were the numerous idols; but more…
Why God’s Love Is SO Scandalous! This is one of those mornings, the blinking cursor on my screen, flashes in accusation, attempting to say, “You’ve got nothing…” (I think I hear no small amount of mocking, as well…) The problem, however,…
The Awkard and Uncomfortable Love of God It’s true. The evangelical church seldom celebrates the seasons of Advent and Lent. Yet, I find their purpose to be exceedingly helpful in my own spiritual advancement. Hence, the reason I wrote…
Love & Lent For those who take time over the 40 days of Lent to reflect on Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection, yesterday marked the beginning of that journey. It didn’t surprise me, then, that my thoughts turned, automatically…
Steadfast Love and Forgiveness As I post this, I am on my way home from Bali, where I spoke at a retreat for women who serve globally. Most of you are aware that these girls are near and dear…
In An Attempt to Define God’s Love… For several years, Pre-Africa, I taught a neighborhood Good News Club for any of the kiddos who lived on our street. Every Thursday after school, we gathered at my friend’s house (she…
True Love (say it like you heard it in Princess Bride) True Love (all i can hear is the line in Princess Bride)… It’s that time of year, when thoughts of love fill our heads, Hearts are sprinkled about everywhere,…
Living Between Two Advents: Be GREAT! Rather frequently, this past week, I found myself thinking about my mother-in-law. Most likely, that’s because we are very close to the anniversary of her death on February 3rd of 2019 – almost…