We’re thankful for good food, family and friends, a roof over our heads, income, freedom, and health.  But are we thankful when you’re experiencing trouble?  Can we be grateful when we lose our family members, friends, home, our job, or our health?  I’m wondering what Thanksgiving is like for those who lost loved ones, homes, and…

Knock, Knock

I woke up in the night with a dull uneasiness.  As I came awake, my thoughts centered on my soul care or lack thereof lately.  Guilt swept over me.  I hadn’t been reading and meditating on Scripture throughout the day.  Just one chapter in the morning, a one and done thing.  Why hadn’t I been…

Hari Paskah

It was Passover/Easter in the Spring of 1982 in Bandung, Java, Indonesia.  We had been living in this bustling Asian city of 6 million since the first of the year in order to attend language and culture training.  Now it was a holiday and we decided to celebrate with some of our new friends.  We…

Painful News

I had barely read the text from a family member when the wave of pain hit me.  I couldn’t sit still.  I had to get up and walk.  As I paced the hall trying to breathe, I was appalled at the speed and ferociousness of the physical pain that was obviously mirroring my inner pain. …

Annoyed

Ever been annoyed by a friend or family member who you like, but some parts of their personality just rub you the wrong way?  You recognize their positive character traits and you appreciate the things they do for others, but one of their quirks turns you off.  We have a choice when someone’s fault bothers…

Default

The blog I wrote for this week needs to wait for a more appropriate time, so I pulled this from the blog archives.  Written over two years ago, I’m so happy to report that the Lord has faithfully been changing me from the inside out.  He has helped me put my eyes on him more…