Surrendering to the Great Physician
I do not pretend to understand God. In a season of healing and uncertainty, I often feel incomplete while waiting on God’s timing. Even so, I am seeing glimpses of God’s character more clearly. This year, I’ve had more medical appointments, tests, and treatments than possibly any other year...
Level Ground
For the past several days, my Bible reading has included the phrase “level path” more than once. That phrase has taken on new meaning lately, especially when sight is compromised. It has surfaced in reading and even in conversation. As humans, our vision is limited. We can only see...
Whatever It Takes
On December 11, 2025, before my vision crisis, I shared the following: “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you” feels different when the tension is close to home. Enemy feels like a strong word when shared space no longer means shared connection. Praying for people to...
A Perfect Guide
Sheep were never designed to navigate on their own. Their sight is limited, and left to themselves, they wander, stall, or freeze. They startle easily and drift without realizing how far they have gone. Sheep survive only when they remain close to the shepherd and listen for his voice....
A Divine Appointment
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....
An Awkward Fit
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,...
The Empty Pew
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...
Why did the turkey cross the road?
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...
Making Waves with Boldness
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...
Unwasted Waiting
We’ve all had those home repairs that drag on longer than they should. What I didn’t expect was for our dishwasher to become a teacher of patience, frustration, and, ultimately, gratitude. It all started over a month ago. Suddenly, the dishwasher decided to run for a few minutes, then...