It was a brief conversation, but it made a lasting impression on me. A friend told me that she had gone to a casual Sunday afterno... »
We often hear that we need to “face our fears.” I think the first step is to differentiate feelings of fear and anxiety from true... »
The need to “belong” seems to be an inherent desire in all of us. To fulfill this need for acceptance and belonging, think of how... »
Today’s magnificent oak is a testament to the hardiness and endurance of yesterday’s seed. In times of trouble, distress, or uneas... »
A Biblical promise that I quote as a prayer when I need to organize my day is Proverbs 16:3, which says: “Commit your works to the... »
Contemporary culture often promotes individualism and self-reliance as virtues to cultivate, whereas the Bible... »
Have you ever felt like the burdens, cares, and worries of life are heavier than you can bear? Has the loss of... »
The kingdom of God was a central theme of Jesus’ teachings throughout the Gospels, and is found in key passage... »
The approach of Easter is a wonderful time to review the accounts of Jesus’ resurrection and to meditate on th... »
I want to share a story that illustrates the life-giving and redemptive power of Jesus. In the seminars I teac... »
In the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, we read of an encounter that Jesus had with a Jewish expert in the... »
I have called you My friends and commissioned you to love others as I have loved you (John 15:12–15). Love tha... »
Times of uncertainty work to draw you close to Me. During these times, you learn to trust in My power to work... »
When you invest in the kingdom of God, you are making an investment that will last for eternity. Everyone who... »
It is human nature to worry about the future at times. You cannot know the future, but you can trust that I kn... »
“Never judge a man until you’ve walked a mile in his shoes.” If there was anyone who knew all about that, it w... »
Love is one of the first words we learn as a child, along with Mommy, Daddy, and other loving words. I’m sure... »
There’s no doubt that technology has made things easier and faster to accomplish. Research and education, comm... »
I have had a chronic back problem for some years. One of the reasons for my problem was bad postural habits. I... »
I had never before appreciated friendships as much as I did during my recent health crisis. After a major hear... »
I was in the back of a conference hall watching a farewell meeting taking place in the front of the room. A co... »
