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

Our Hearts’ Prompting

We all realize at some level how fickle our hearts are. The Lord says it like this: The heart is … More

He must have had dark hair and a plain face, but surely his eyes must have been kind – bright … More

It was Dietrich Bonhoeffer who said, “When Christ call a man he bids him come and die.” Jesus put it … More

I have worshipped in many different places in my life. Packed into apartment buildings in Asuncion, Paraguay, crowded into school … More

Luke 15 tells the parable of two sons and their father. We can identify all too well with the sons: … More

We have permission to be real with God. He does not flinch from our questions, He is not surprised by … More

Courage is asking for help when you need it. Courage is persevering when all seems dark. Courage is doing the … More

“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me” is a bald faced lie. Harsh words … More

Children are a gift from the Lord. Their innocence, faith and trust help remind us big people of how we … More