Lavishness leapt up at us the minute we signed for delivery. Three oversized boxes awaited us at our Taiwanese gatehouse, and we were glad both of us came to collect. Their bulk and weight would have proved an unmanageable challenge for just one person. A couple we knew in grad school had asked us to send their church our family’s …
(If you missed Part 1 of my mother’s story, start here). —————————— “At first, Mama and Papa didn’t notice her standing there, but something about the wonder on her face caught their eye as the little girl surveyed the room. She wasn’t staring at the decorations because there were none in their plain, country home. There was no wreath on …
My dear child, I think there has been a misunderstanding. I’ve heard your prayers and they sound pious enough. You pray for patience, kindness, love. I agree those are good things. But, there is a shade of spiritual insight that you have missed. I do not give out “things”. I always and only give out the Person …
We’ve been talking about the strong man and the Stronger Man. The strong man is invincible as long as you or I try to take him on. Yet, we know there is One Who is stronger. Our Jesus attacks, overpowers and conquers the evil one that we thought so indomitable (Luke 11:22). Our responsibility is to …
