In the last two posts I told you about an experience when Miguel washed my feet at the side of the river (you can read about it here and here). Today I’m sharing a prayer with you that I wrote after reflecting on my dirty feet and the story of Jesus washing his...
Within a week we’ll be sending three of our boys in different directions for the summer. Two will go “woofing” in Wyoming and the other will go to Stellenbosch, South Africa for a sports ministry internship. No, I didn’t misspell roofing, it’s “woofing” – world wide...
When my mind is cluttered with a mental “to-do” list, I know it’s time to pull out a piece of paper and write it down. Once I put it in writing, it frees me from feeling like I have to keep it present in my thoughts lest I forget it. The list no longer clouds my...
If you’re like me, sometimes your prayers feel as stale as an old piece of toast. Maybe God’s not bored by your words, but you sure are. You want to pray for your kids, your friends or simply pray for yourself. But the words feel more like yesterday’s leftovers than...
Advent. It’s not a word that I grew up with in the Christmas season. Deck the Halls, Santa Clause, Christmas cookies and lots of goodies – that’s what I’m familiar with at this time of the year. Advent was always something that other churches did. I never knew exactly...
Need some help expressing thankfulness? Let the Psalms guide your heart to gratitude whether you are in a place of awe, despair or gratefulness. The ancient words will give you words for today. Begin with any of these Psalms listed below. Read the whole psalm; pray...
