Fighting For Joy
None of us are immune to hardship, and we all go through seasons that knock us in the dirt. Trials might come in the form of a medical diagnoses, marriage problems, the death of a loved one, struggles at work, or the every-day stress of living in a fallen world. During these times, it’s possible […]
Dangerous Prayers: Overwhelming Opposition & Persistence
Last year, in preparation for writing, Dangerous Prayers: 50 Powerful Prayers That Changed the World, I spent several months researching the lives of some of the world’s most well-known Christians. The group included pastors, missionaries, politicians, authors, social activists, and evangelists. They varied in age, nationality, denomination, background, levels of education, and mission. But the […]
Waiting On God
Recently I spent most of an afternoon waiting in a doctor’s office. I’ve never met anyone who enjoys waiting, but some people wait more patiently than others. I enjoy people watching, so I spent a good bit of my time observing how others responded to the delay. One man checked his watch every few minutes […]
Don’t Follow Your Heart
Recently I was in a city I am vaguely familiar with when I checked out of the hotel at 5 a.m. and made my way toward the interstate. It was still dark outside and pouring rain. My GPS told me to head east, but the directions “felt” wrong. I would’ve bet my first cup of […]