3 Ways to Respond Wisely When You’re Angry

Last week I was running errands when I received a text message that made me so mad I broke out in hives. (No, I’m not exaggerating.) My reaction was rare because I’m usually even-tempered and not much rattles me. In fact, I don’t remember the last time I was so angry. But the text message […]

Download My New Free E-Book–31 Days of Prayer for Spiritual Growth

Hi friends, I’m excited to share with you that my free new e-book, 31 Days of Prayer for Spiritual Growth, is now available for download. I wrote this short e-book after going through a frustrating period of spiritual dryness. Like many of you, I want to have a vibrant prayer life and grow in my relationship […]

5 on Friday: Five Great Quotes on Prayer

Hey, friends. Like many of you, I’ve been staring in disbelief at the media footage of yet another mass shooting, this time at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon. As frequently as we’ve been bombarded with horrific news, there’s a risk of becoming desensitized to tragedy. It’s easy to sigh, shake our head, and say […]

What My Dad Taught Me About The Father

On a spring afternoon during my third-grade year, I was playing in the front yard when a teenage neighbor asked if I wanted a ride on her 3-wheeler ATV. I was only 8 years old, so of course, I considered this an honor. The only problem was my dad overheard the invitation and called me […]