Sometimes dreams die. I’ve heard all the cliches, and probably, you have too. Things like, “before the spring comes, things must die.” While those sayings are true, they don’t help much when you’re stuck in winter. What is helpful is being...
In the summer, when our family visits my home town in Vermont, I visit the cemetery. Actually, when I was growing up, I spent quite a lot of time up there, in that quiet place nestled up in the mountains. I would read books and walk amongst the old gravestones noting...
I am a leper. A leper healed and cleansed by God’s generous mercy. After baptisms at our church, we sing, “Jesus Paid It All.” Yesterday, after witnessing the baptisms of good friends, the following lyrics convicted me: “Lord, now indeed I...
Have you ever wanted to avoid somebody? I have. And, every time I feel like avoiding somebody, I am reminded of an annoying principle my father-in-law taught: a wish to avoid somebody may indicate I am struggling with hatred. It’s an irritating principle because...
Yesterday, I had a personal victory! This weekend was probably one of the busiest weekends our family has ever had in regard to hosting. We had 3 groups of different people in our home in less than 24 hours. If you know me like my family does, you might be able to...
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