THANKFULNESS — RELEASING THE HEALING POWER OF GOD
Be thankful for everything. Is that actually in the Bible? If so, how can I be thankful for something that is difficult to endure? To put it another way, how can I be thankful for what seems to be...
DOES IT GET EASIER WITH TIME?
This year a number of my close friends have suffered losses that are difficult to endure. When Gwen walked into my life so many years ago I felt in many ways as if my life had just begun. In...
WHAT DOES GOD SAY ABOUT ROMANCE?
I’m often asked about romance, kindness and passion—all good subjects. Sometimes the questions are very personal, like this one from a friend.
YOU’D NEVER EXPECT YOUR WIFE TO BE DOING THIS
Years ago, a friend approached Gwen with a horrible situation. She explained that she and her husband had been verbally attacking each other for weeks.
THE HEARTBREAK OF LOSS DURING THE HOLIDAYS
As we approach the holiday season, I’m mindful that not everyone is without pain—many are suffering. I’ve been there, and learned that people who love us—friends and family, often don’t know what to say. This may be your first...
WHY GO HERE?
It sounds mysterious to avoid giving specifics, but unfortunately it has to be that way. I just returned from a war-torn country that’s very far from home. But I feel very much at home there, and find myself missing...
BE VERY CAREFUL WHAT YOU PRAY FOR
Last week I asked God to use not only my strengths, but my weaknesses. Be very, very careful what you pray for.
PRAY, GIVE UP SOMETHING — THEN GO
The simple life in America means we live with less—right? But living with less here means something different than living with less elsewhere. For example, the little girl in this picture wanted nothing more than to sit on my...
THE REST OF THE WORLD
When I see how the rest of the world lives, I am humbled–and determined to do something to help.
FOLLOWING GOD IS NOT FOR COWARDS
Dad’s, what do your kids see when they look at you? Another way to ask that is—what do they see you doing?