Several years ago, Mark and I found ourselves sharing an office together in Richmond, Virginia. It was nothing elaborate, but we both had our own carrels, computers, and commissions. The trouble started with the fact that Mark’s desk was closer to the door than mine. I mean, when you are hauling in a bunch of literature and …
My Mother’s Model of Love
“Do my cool hands feel good, Mama?” I watched from the bedside as my mother touched my grandmother’s face tenderly. We had gathered around the frail eighty-eight-year-old woman to be with her in her final hours. Actually, for my own mother, it hadn’t just involved a few days of care. Mother had been tending to her …
“The Least of These”
You have quite a treat as we enter into the Christmas season. Friends from around the world will be giving us a glimpse into spending Christmas overseas. Each have a unique story. Each will touch your heart. Each re-inspires just why you celebrate. Today’s post is by Roby, a friend who spends most of her Christmases in East Asia. …
He Speaks
Beloved, I know that the reality of your spiritual senses has been a new concept for you. The sight, sound, taste, smell and feel of the spiritual is difficult for you to grasp. But, do not let your heart be troubled (John 14:1). Too often your thoughts and emotions are like the agitator of a washing machine, twisting …
Love that Lasts
As our family stands beside the hospice bed of Mark’s mom, Wanda, today, I’m keenly aware that I’ve been very fortunate. I knew Love was patient, but now I’ve seen Love as Richard, her husband of sixty years, answered Wanda’s questions tirelessly as her dementia progressed. I knew Love was kind, but now I’ve watched love in action …
A Heart to heart
My dear Child, We need to have a talk. I know that you truly want to be free and we’ve talked about it quite a bit. Yet, there is still that one thing that keeps pulling you down. Now, don’t get me wrong. I can forgive you over and again….70×7 and then some (Matthew 18:22). But, I …
Pondering Motives
“Are you of the faith?” I’m not sure what that question is supposed to mean, but in the past, I have always taken it to mean, “Does your religious system of belief mirror mine?” When put in such stark words, we shutter to think that is our meaning when we ask the Father to grant someone faith. …
Speaking Truth – Doing Truth
It must have been something in their eyes. Because it sure wasn’t their appearance. The Tibetan street children had never had a regular bath until Rebekah came along. A social work major, Rebekah traveled to Lhasa just after her graduation from a U.S. university. Her friend had already moved to the Tibetan capital and Rebekah decided to …
Speaking Truth with Love
“Calm down, Pamela. Take a deep breath. I can’t understand what you are trying to say,” I directed. Her sobbing on the other end of the phone call indicated that she was in deep trouble, but as of yet, I couldn’t distinguish the cause. Pamela lived about two and a half hours from me in the capital city. …
Uncovering Your Hidden Fountain
As we continue to pray for opened eyes, let’s do a truth meditation in which David prays that same prayer. Below are insights into the ancient text. Meditate on what the Father is saying to you specifically, then compile your meditation so that you can remember His Words in coming days. I’ll be doing the same. “Open my …