Forming new habits
There’s no doubt that technology has made things easier and faster to accomplish. Research and education, communication, money transfers, shopping, advice on do-it-yourse... »
Marie Knight
Real, lasting treasure
We live in a world that boasts about instant results in pretty much every sphere of life, but often those things pass away just as quickly. With technology at our fingert... »
Forgive yourself and try again
Forgiveness is never easy, but often the person we have the hardest time forgiving is ourselves. It’s so easy to remember all the times we made mistakes and let ourselves... »
Caring goes a long way
Every week I volunteer to deliver food donations to a local charity. I had just finished unloading and went inside to fill out some necessary paperwork. As I was walking... »
Using God’s Word to combat worry
Every time I read the news these days it seems like I find a new reason to worry. Wars, crime, air pollution, diseases, chemicals in the water and food, and the list goes... »
A different kind of love
When I was a child, “love” was one of my favorite words. I remember ending any letter that I wrote with the words “I love you so so so much!” I felt love from my family,... »
Childlike joy
Recently my young son was ecstatic to receive a new school pencil—just a regular, old-fashioned, orange, made-in-China pencil. He beamed as he proudly showed it to me and... »
Looking to Jesus
When I started jogging for health reasons, I was not very optimistic. I didn’t think I could do much and almost talked myself out of the whole idea. But reluctantly I sta... »
I know where I’m going
Part of my ministry involves offering comfort and encouragement to those who are going through difficult times. For most people, suffering the loss of a loved one is an i... »
Showing God’s love in everyday life
Every week we work with local charities, delivering donations of food and clothing. For a while, among these donations we also received flowers. Not just a few flowers ei... »
It’s never too late to find hope
I am an amateur gardener, at best, but I love plants and flowers! What I have cultivated well in my flower garden are daffodils and hyacinths. Probably the reason for thi... »