Guest blog by Steven Earp My friend and fellow pastor Steven Earp kindly gave me permission to share these reflections he posted on FaceBook about caring for his wife Chrysty. Even with her health challenges, my precious bride and I … Continued
“Do you just think there’s a God or do you know?” my pastor shouted. “I don’t THINK; I KNOW!” The preacher kept working up the crowd until almost every hand was in the air, agreeing that they had no … Continued
Roy* is a Pied Piper to college-age guys who’ve never had a strong, healthy man in their lives. They feel safe with him. But he also shoots straight, telling them what they need to hear even when it’s hard. … Continued
Feeling stressed? Overwhelmed? Confused? Try starting your day with this simple guide for morning prayer. 1. Be still. “Be still, and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10, KJV) Quiet yourself in God’s presence. You may want to … Continued
A few months after I’d finished college, my wife and I moved to an unfamiliar city where we both had low-paying part-time jobs. Our car was stranded curbside, needing a repair we couldn’t afford. The grand total of our cash … Continued
Work was slow and I wondered if I would have to find a new job. I didn’t know how I’d pay my bills. And I was sleeping for the moment in a friend’s guest room because I didn’t have … Continued
The kids were down for the night and my wife was sewing when I wandered into the craft room. “I don’t know what to make of this,” she told me, “but for the past hour Paulette’s been heavy on my … Continued
I glanced back toward the door. “Is the rest inside?” “This is it. I like to travel light.” That was it? Everything they owned‑‑in two suitcases and a box? “Okay,” I said. I drove them home‑‑Patricia, her deep brown … Continued
