A mother who is anchored in truth and filled with God’s Spirit is a threat to the darkness. So Satan comes to wear her down and distract her from her mission of prayer support, and offering her loving presence. The enemy is insidious in his approach, luring us to neglect this holy calling. He targets … [Read more…]
These hands spread across worn Bible pages embraced nearly 105 years of living. Alberta Lambert was the oldest friend I have ever had. Her life spanned more than a century, and while there are a few folks who have outlived the number of her earthly years, I have not known any of them personally. Nor … [Read more…]
Whatever season of life, I want an open home. Even though I know it comes at a price. Because openness is seldom convenient. It is messy, not measured. It interrupts carefully planned days, causing me to morph my wants and curtail my desires for quiet. It topples calm with chaos and the ensuing noise of … [Read more…]
With every twist and turn of life, God continues to unsettle my theology by settling me more firmly within Himself. Everything I once thought ministry was isn’t necessarily ministry at all. The titles and organizations rise and fall, come and go. Religious institutions are built, then close their doors. Positions are created, then dissolved. But … [Read more…]