Mick Jagger, Donuts, and Getting What You Need

“Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.” James 1:12 Do you think Mick Jagger had a disappointing trip to a donut shop in mind when he penned his...

Flowing Time

But do not let this one fact escape your notice, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years like one day. -2 Peter 3:8 At first glance “permanence” is weighted with earth-bound ideas of strength and immovability. Mountains and...

Beads and Scars

At the Children’s Cancer Clinic, patients have the option to collect beads for events in their journey. Beads of Courage is a national program in children’s hospitals. Each specific bead color or design represents a particular procedure, hospital stay, or treatment...

Blooming Trees

You can tell from the title of our website trees hold a special place in my life. I love them. And no tree stands out in my mind more than my grandmother’s magnolia. It was enormous, at least to the 8-year-old girl who would visit her small house on the corner of...

Facing Fear

I’ve been told Maggie’s former youth pastor would often spot a young person, sit down facing him/her, stare intently, and ask, “What’s your greatest fear?” When Maggie shared this with me recently, I took the opportunity to ask her what...