Lord, be with my child.He will face temptation, hardship, and wrestlings,And I will not be by his side.But you, Lord, … More
Tag: hard
In Trouble
I was about to head outside to mow when I realized I couldn’t find my little girl. She had been … More
Surprise Lilies and God’s Goodness
Lycoris squamigera are aptly known as surprise lilies or even resurrection lilies. For most of the year they lie dormant … More
How to Be a Good Listener
We love a friend who is a good listener. But it is often hard to be one ourselves. Here is … More
This is the day
I was twelve when my grandmother lay dying in a hospital bed in Kansas City. I missed having her hug … More
Washing Feet
If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. ~ … More
He Meets Us There
Hubert Van Zeller has said, “There is nothing that you are up against that God has not given you the … More
We Are So Very Human
Some days I feel great elation: “At last! Here is the spot where I have grown! See how I did … More
It’s Hard to Be a Good Listener
It is hard to be a good listener. It’s not just about working ears or not having too much background … More
Why Bother Coming?
Why bother coming to worship anyway? It’s the whisper that slips into our minds. It’s not that we don’t love … More