Family dysfunction, a tangled web
Do you think family dysfunction is a new thing? I just finished reading the story of Abraham and Sarah. And while I've read their account many times, I'm still confounded…
Bible study doesn’t need to be overwhelming. All it takes is a little effort and a little time will produce life-changing results.
Keep on praying when patience is the only option
I wish there was an instant option for answered prayer. It would be much more convenient to have our prayers answered in a microwaveable way. God can’t complete His desired…
Steady as she goes
I did not make New Year's resolutions or goals for 2024. It’s been a few years since I have written goals for the year. But just because I haven't made…
It’s almost the new year; have you heard of Bollywood dance?
It's almost the New Year, and many of us are thinking of making the obligatory resolution to try something new. We make these resolutions with good intentions, but most of…
Don’t stand like a professional when you need to kneel like an amateur
Have you ever felt like an amateur but posed as a professional? When I posted a professional marriage tip blog, I felt that way. As I was writing, I initially…
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The school of storms and Fish: how to reach Ninevah
At the start of every New Year, words like "resolutions" and "vision" make an appearance. Plenty of books, articles, and sermons are available on how to set goals and realize…
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Not taking correction well, how to grow from a kindness
A comment on my 5th-grade report card still strikes me when I think of it today: "Lea does not take correction well." Ouch! Those comments written more than 40 years…
My books of choice used to be Peanuts, introducing Not a Matter of If but When
It’s no secret, I love to read and study. It’s a discipline that my parents instilled in me many years ago. My books of choice were Peanuts comics back then.…
Never offended if you take the high road
I love the fact that Jesus, while He lived on earth, was never offended. He avoided so much inner conflict by remaining unoffendable. He always took the high road. We,…
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In an upside-down world where the struggle is real
In an increasingly upside-down world, what should our response be? There isn’t a day that goes by that something catastrophic hasn’t happened. All of us have tunnel vision and focus…