In a land of high rises, this farm girl was thankful that her first Taiwan rental had ground-floor entry. Within days of moving in, however, we realized that the parking spot in front of our entry gate was going to be a problem. The next door neighbor was the worst about blocking the entry. More often …
The Strong Man and His Opponent
“When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own house, his possessions are undisturbed” (Luke 11:21). “House” (“aule” in Greek) depicts the uncovered courtyard found in the center homes when this Gospel was written. You’ve seen the pictures – a square or rectangular house in which the easiest way from one room to another may be by crossing …
The Power of Deceit
“So intercession is about Truth, huh?” I thought maybe the simplicity of the statement would sound more profound if I said it aloud. I had compiled the twenty-seven prayer verses onto one page. Of course, I knew that: He is the God of Truth (Psalm 31:5) The sum total of His Word …
Secrets from a Notebook
Somewhere around our seventh year in Taiwan, a question began burning within me: “What does true intercessory prayer look like?” Considering the fact that I had known God for some time, I was quite disconcerted with my ignorance. (He, on the other hand, didn’t seem that surprised.) So, I simply asked Him to show me …
A Halloween Prayer
Father, In the midst of so much celebration of death today, I come to celebrate Life. All life came into being by You as You are the embodiment of Life itself. Thank You for breathing that Life into the first man’s nostrils, so that we can live, move and simply exist. You are the Author of …