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Pileups happen. Especially in families. That’s what happened to mine. That’s what happened to Keith’s. That’s the nature of family. The ties are so close that the same cord that ...

“Let nothing disturb you, let nothing disturb you, let nothing disturb you,” I chanted in my head as I stepped out of the kitchen and into the garage to call ...

This life you didn’t necessarily plan for is becoming quite beautiful on you.In the Light of the UnexpectedIt might be that day of the week, or that particular season, or ...

You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of the darkness into ...

You can get out. Regardless of whether you were thrown in, you slipped in, or you jumped in, you can get out. And I do mean you. I’m not talking ...

How many times have we stood by the water’s edge and simply tossed pebbles into the water?Pebble after pebble after pebble we toss them in as far as our arm’s ...

A Long Night of NothingThe last chapter of John opens on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. The disciples were all in a boat, and Jesus was on the ...

My God… why? — JesusHospital orderlies, dressed in green, had taken Sammy down to the operating room. We’d said our goodbyes and now, somewhere in Southampton General Hospital, a surgeon ...

Contention and DivisionI was in Southeast Asia several weeks ago spending time with a friend, Michael. Michael is an American missionary, and his family has been absent from the United ...

The consulting room finally stopped spinning, and I opened my eyes again. I felt numb, body and soul. I sat frozen in the metal chair, staring dully at the faded ...

If any of you lacks wisdom, let [her] ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given [her]. — James 1:5There are going to be ...

Lie: Getting Older Is the WorstYou are altogether beautiful. — Song of Songs 4:7Walking through Costco, I spotted a makeup mirror on sale and scooped it into my basket. But ...

The stormiest season of my life occurred when I was twelve years of age. I was old enough for baseball, football, and bike riding. I was old enough to have ...

No weapon formed against you shall prosper. — Isaiah 54:17 NKJVWhen I was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer, my mind raced:What’s the treatment plan? How will my body respond? How ...

A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. — Proverbs 17:22Two words spoken to me by my mentor, Dr. Francis MacNutt, totally changed my ...

Grab Hold with Both HandsThat’s why I don’t think there’s any comparison between the present hard times and the coming good times. The created world itself can hardly wait for ...