The Power of Presence
In a beautiful and succinct description of how to be present and love one another, the apostle Paul tells us…
Category: Faith
What is Evidence of the Holy Spirit?
So what is the telling sign of the Holy Spirit’s presence in the life of a Christian? Galatians 5:22-23 tells…
PTSD and God
God is also an authority, as well as a Father. How can I see him in love, while living with…
The Epic Story of the Bible, Part 6: Moses Points to Christ
Moses is a picture of Christ, our redeemer and guide. He also struck a rock that will give water, pointing…
God’s Love in Loneliness
Most of the time, I enjoy my single woman status, but once in a while, the loneliness of my singleness…
Lessons from Egyptian Christians, Part 3: Being a Missional Church
In downtown Cairo, Kasr al Dobara Evangelical Church (KDEC) stands as the largest evangelical church in the entire Middle East,…
Slowing Down and Traveling Light (El Camino de Santiago de Compostela, Part 4)
As we neared Santiago, and the conclusion of this adventure, I realized that life is about the journey, not the…
Living Abundantly With Less
Downsizing, whether forced or voluntary, helps us redefine what abundance really means and shows us what is important: the truth…
The Epic Story of the Bible, Part 3: Noah and the Flood
“These are the generations of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his generation. Noah walked with God.” Genesis…
Lessons from Egyptian Christians , Part 2: My Nine-Year-Old Mentor
On a recent mission trip to Egypt, Chris had a frightening experience, but with a reminder of Psalm 23, and…
Waiting with Joy and Hope in the Advent Season
Waiting can be very difficult, but in the season of Advent, we are reminded to embrace joy and hope as…
Five Lessons from Jesus and the Samaritan Woman
She is given one passage in all of Scripture, yet we can learn so much from this inspiring Samaritan woman.…