Joy! O, sweet blessed joy! I need more joy in my life, don’t you? Of course you do! We all want more joy, need more joy, desire to be more joyful, etc. So, the question then is why don’t we…as God’s c...  Read More

For some reason I’ve always really liked palm trees. I always thought of palm trees as more of a symbol of the beach than as a symbol for a flourishing faith, that is until I stumbled upon this verse....  Read More

I did not grow up with any living grandmothers. So, to watch firsthand my wife explode with joy over serving our grandchildren is truly remarkable. A brief visit or a lengthy sleepover at Grammy and P...  Read More

What is the role of the believers when the world gets even darker? Is it to complain? To hide? Or to shine? As vessels of the Holy Spirit of God, WE are the one redeeming seed in a fallen world. Our A...  Read More

What are you afraid of?Cruising around the Sea of Galilee in a boat is always a highlight for every Israel tour group my husband, Jim and I lead. For me, getting on the boat is a faith walk. I am terr...  Read More

Seek to Live in His LoveGod's love is a little different. It covers a multitude of sins...yours, mine, and others'. So we should aim to put on His love like a cloak that covers us from head to toe. If...  Read More