When I find myself in that chaotic space of confusion and pain, it can a difficult process to find peace. When my life seems to be falling apart or disaster looms, I find that I can easily get drawn toward adverse, negative emotions and, simultaneously allow this mindset to interrupt my wonderful relationship with God. […]
The other day I was thinking about the advice I would offer parents who are first coming into the experience of a child dealing with an addiction. I remember as though it were yesterday the shock I felt knowing one of my children was battling a heroin addiction. I also remember how I went into […]
This morning I was thinking of my son, out on the street with nothing but an empty wallet, the clothes on his back, the shoes on his feet, and running. While I pray that he discover a way to move towards those opportunities that could save him, unfortunately he is running away from them. In […]
“Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.” (1 Peter 4: 12-13 NLV) “Count it all joy, […]
One of my bible study groups recently discussed faith and expecting the best from God. The “best” is certainly an interesting, subjective term; I have to come to understand and trust that “best” is what God defines for our lives not what we demand it to be. While it is difficult to fathom and accept […]
