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 […]

Dealing With Secret Sins

It might sound old-fashioned, but I love keeping house. I call it “nesting.” I can spend hours tinkering in different rooms, arranging and rearranging. The world is tough, and I want to create an inviting place for John and me to come home to. Our house isn’t fancy, but it’s filled with things we love, […]