We have vacationed at the beach many times in the past ten years. I just love the sound of the waves rushing in. Something about it just soothes me. Any frustrations, problems or stress that I may have just seems to wash out with each wave. The thing about the…
Read moreSometimes I wonder if my prayers even matter. Other times, when my faith is strong, I know they do. Isn’t it funny how our feelings can affect our prayer life? Lately I’ve been feeling like my prayers aren’t being heard. I don’t see any changes and believe me, it’s…
Read moreIt won’t sound like a ringing phone. It won’t sound like a doorbell. It is distinct–to the recipient. You will know. Your heart will burn within you–an indescribable joy, that will bring definite tears. Joy does that sometimes. I remember well the day the call came for me. Driving home…
Read moreAnd you show that you are a letter from Christ delivered by us, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts. Such is the confidence that we have through Christ toward God. Not that we…
Read moreHer eyes brimmed with tears as she listened. She sat in the passenger seat of the car. It was dark outside and we sat together in the car in front of her home. Our conversation on the long ride home finally brought us to our destination. Her home, yes, of…
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