In one of the YouVersion guided meditations this week, the phrase God is a developer, while Satan is a destroyer stopped all other thoughts. I have been chewing on this idea for several days, connecting Scripture and personal experience. In all circumstances, God builds, develops, and works things together...

For a long time, I did not like the verse of the day or the guided meditation idea. Sometimes that is because the verse of the day is often used out of context, effectively changing its meaning. I have the same hesitation with devotionals and meditations for that reason....

The past few weeks have included sudden vision loss and the slow work of recovering sight. My life narrowed quickly as my independence became limited. I am used to going when and where I want, but now I am grounded in many ways. Unable to drive, limited sight interfering...

In the darkness, alone, terrified that my vision would never return, while also praying, desperately clinging to hope in the Great Physician. I asked for miracles, but I also bargained, “Show me what to let go of and where to focus.” Each time I opened my eyes and saw...

Since my week in the hospital, much of my recovery has depended on other people. Friends noticed needs and stepped in without hesitation. One coordinated hospital visitors, so I was never alone when my husband had to work. Another stepped into my role as education coordinator, making sure every...

Sometimes a headache is just a headache. Other times, it is a warning signal. Heeding the warning does not always bring quick answers or immediate relief. Headaches, sinus issues, and migraines are not new to me. In the week before Christmas and into the new year, I experienced something...

Some nights, getting comfortable takes longer than others. Many nights when I lie down to go to sleep, my arms get in the way. They feel cold when the rest of me is warm. They seem to be in the way and out of place. I shift and adjust,...

A quiet exodus is happening in our churches, without headlines, slowly and silently. Without warning, a familiar face vanishes, leaving only an empty pew. Throughout my lifetime, the statistics have not changed. Despite the additions of youth ministry, college ministry, and entertaining activities, we are losing approximately two-thirds of...

Driving down a country highway near the desert offers a chance to enjoy nature and find peace, unless a pair of turkeys crosses the road. I saw them on the shoulder, walking into my lane. I slowed down slightly, moving over in my lane, but one of them kept...

The shock of Charlie Kirk’s assassination is felt deeply in our household. My seventeen-year-old son has an interest in both ministry and politics, making Charlie Kirk someone he admired, respected, and considered an example. Not all heroes wear capes or have star status in sports or Hollywood arenas. Some...