Dealing With Monotony
January is my least favorite month. It brings with it the dreaded chore of organizing taxes, a sun that disappears at 5 p.m., and a reintroduction to the daily grind, following all the fun I had in December. After the holidays, I’m ready for warm weather and the Chicago Cubs opening day to arrive. But […]
Why I Love Women’s Ministry
On Sunday mornings I have the privilege of teaching a women’s class at church. There are few things I love more than digging into God’s Word with a room full of women. I know I am partial, but I believe this is a special group of ladies. We began meeting at my house a few […]
How Do You Respond To Darkness?
Not long ago I read an article in Relevant magazine entitled, “The Dark Continent” that stunned me. According to the International Energy Agency, more than 620 million people live without power. That’s more than the combined population of the United States, Russia, and Japan. As a westerner who hasn’t spent many days of my life […]
Why I Love A New Year & A Blank Journal
For the last several years, I’ve started a new prayer journal on New Years Day. There’s something about a blank notebook that stirs my hope for the coming days, weeks, and months ahead. Blank pages are pregnant with possibility. My prayer journal is where I record new insights from my Bible reading, write prayer requests […]