The Legacy of a Mom Who Raised Men – Honoring my Mother

The Legacy of a Mom Who Raised Men – Honoring my Mother

Imagine a life where you were in constant fear of something. Imagine that being a big part of your legacy! Whether it’s a matter of where you are going to find the money to pay for a tank of gas or whether it is believing the gunman you think is holding your child...
How Flowers Inspire Pathways Out of Darkness

How Flowers Inspire Pathways Out of Darkness

Sitting at home this morning with my kids on a snowy morning as I await the burning off of yet another two-hour delay, I am longing for warmer weather and the wonderful things that the season of spring brings. I am reminded of a lesson from 1 Peter 2:9… Show...
Finding a Living Hope in a Filthy World

Finding a Living Hope in a Filthy World

In my home are two statues of little children, a boy and a girl, as they pray together. We’ve had them several years following the passing of my father. Before that, they were in his home. I don’t really know where they came from. However, they have a much...
My Struggle Maintaining Hope

My Struggle Maintaining Hope

It’s confession time, but I hope it helps you, so it’s worth it. I sometimes – maybe often – struggle to maintain hope throughout daily life. Struggles mount as mistakes are happening, ideas are getting shot down, money grows tighter, and personal time gets in high...
Rescue from Your Darkest Places

Rescue from Your Darkest Places

Ever had a bad day or week? Who hasn’t? Me? I sometimes have days where I am angry simply because I’m awake. On those days, I find that something falls every time I open a cupboard, the soap falls in the sink every time I wash my hands, I spill things, I...
Sometimes We Don’t Honor Our Father All That Well

Sometimes We Don’t Honor Our Father All That Well

We are supposed to honor our father. It’s pretty plainly stated in the Bible. In fact, I suspect that most folks, whether Christian or just having been exposed to it, are familiar with Ephesians 6:2. This passage is more traditionally aimed at parental...