Gifting Humility this Christmas Season
I woke up this morning thinking on true humility. I think the Spirit was working on me even as I slept. I love when that happens. What a fitting lesson for this Christmas season where we claim to exalt Jesus…
How a Close Encounter with Death Led me to a Deeper Encounter with God
Have you ever had a near death experience? In 1993, I did. It was the week before Christmas, and I was a senior at a small, Christian college living in the dorms. Everyone had left to head home for the…
Before and After the Election: 5 Requirements for Peace
For much of our country and even the watching world, Tuesday, November 3, 2020 feels large and filled with impending doom. The anxiety it is causing within the hearts and mind of individuals is unhealthy and alarming. The jockeying for…
Before and After the Election: How Gratitude Shapes our Thinking
Ever four years, a politician promises to create change, improve the lives of citizens, and make our country great…or great again…or keep it great, depending on their perspective. They stir us up to fear for our futures, our children’s futures,…