Over the 2009 holidays I fed my belly with lumpia, atole, chocolate cake—everything that came out of my kitchen. ...
That Christmas should be a time of joy and peace is a given. That it’s often instead a time of stress and disagreement is also a given. No matter how much we try...
There is a certain art to handling conflict. One part of that art is to be sure that you are dealing with truth and not taking your anger out on someone who doesn't...
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Kelly said, "I don’t doubt that He *can* do something about anything, but to be honest, that thought no longer moves me to prayer. The question for me has become, '*Will* He do...
The phone rang. Focused on the words on my computer screen, I absentmindedly picked up the phone. ...
I’m ashamed to admit this. ...
I’ll confess that there were times in the last 30 years when I probably listened more to Joni than to Jesus.
Almost every parent can tell stories about the things they have learned from their children. Sure, kids are messy and loud and try our patience. But children also clearly have the gift of innocent...
There is an old song we used to sing in church - "Count Your Blessings." I used to think it was a bit sugary and sweet. In real life, telling someone to count...
Do coworkers ever drive you crazy? If so, you might find encouragement in this video.
We’ve reached the end. ...
In high school, pursuing God meant raising my hands in praise, saying the right things, and never questioning. It meant choosing to pursue, even when saying those right things didn’t lead to...
I walked into the conference room full of women by myself. I am used to walking into rooms by myself. As one half of a married couple attending church activities alone, it becomes commonplace. ...
Forty years ago, my wife and I had been married a little over a year. We were living in Houston, and I...
Jews and Muslims are well known for their various spiritual disciplines. Judaism is filled with traditions and feasts that keep the body busy. Islam is also a religion filled with daily prayers and...
Progression of Faith - Mike Leaptrott writes about the growth of his faith over the years. ...
My daughter’s letter to Santa. A little fuzzy, I know, but appropriate since I’m feeling a little fuzzy at the moment myself. The fairy charms and jewels and the Guess Who? game are...
My phone bing-bongs like a melodic harp running scales, alerting me that the time I decided to rise has now arrived, and...
The ebb and flow of days filter into my consciousness as the memories of the cycle of living are rehearsed. ...
