Personal Accounts
Refreshing my perspective
I’m reading through the Bible, and something that always stands out to me are all the stories in the Old Testament that show that God had a great plan—Joseph, Esther, Dav... »
A “little” triangle
I can’t help but smile when I hear someone say, “Oh, the only musical instrument I play is the triangle!” Usually it’s meant to jokingly inform others of how unmusical th... »
Embracing faith in every season
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven” (Ecclesiastes 3:1). These words remind us that life unfolds in seasons, each one carrying its... »
While traveling
I have traveled quite a bit by train, bus, and other means of public transportation. I have always enjoyed it, as it gives me a chance to read, reflect, and write. I als... »
Our calling
As followers of Jesus, we are not of this world (John 15:19). Our calling is to “be conformed to the image of his Son” (Romans 8:29), “transformed by the renewing of [our... »
God’s idea of perfection
Lately I’ve been thinking about the growth process, and I wanted to share a few of my thoughts with you. Jesus said: “You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Fath... »
Finding God’s will
5 steps to discover His plan for your life A recent devotional I read explained that the main point we should consider when making decisions is for our plans to align wit... »
No tears in heaven
I have learned to appreciate every gift, big or small, that comes to me from the One from whom all blessings flow. The freedom of finding your identity in Jesus and knowi... »
What angels long for
I have often been intrigued by the scripture where, after speaking of the preaching of the gospel and the salvation of believers, the Bible says, “Even angels long to loo... »
A pandemic of loneliness
Many news articles are alerting us that a plague worse than COVID is ravaging countries around the world, one with silent symptoms but lethal aftereffects. Some have labe... »
Light in the Golden Years
As an empty nester, I’ve found that the twilight years of life hold a unique sense of quietude. My bustling home of previous years has transitioned into silence, and the... »
The power of silence
Henri Nouwen wrote, “When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives means the most to us, we often find that it is those who, instead of giving advice, solution... »