Christian Writer
Our church had a ‘Mission Emphasis Sunday’ in which we were encouraged to partner with World Vision in a program called Chosen. People would sign up to sponsor one or more children, and to send monthly donations. Pictures of the … Continued
Recently, I read a book by Max Lucado titled It’s Not About Me. In Chapter 12, he talks about the missionaries, Martin and Gracia Burnham, who were held hostage in the Philippine jungle for 400 days in 2001. Then, during … Continued
Have you ever felt like you were caught in the rapids of a large river—you keep trying to grab onto something to give you stability, but everything slips out of your hands? You try to get your footing, but slip … Continued
My Sister, Ravaged by Cancer, Now gone to a Better Place. “That you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. 14 For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God … Continued
Today, I listened to a video interview with Jan Burl, who had survived a stroke. It was fascinating to hear her experiences with that. One thing she mentioned was struggling with depression. Since I had struggled with depression … Continued
Labor Day, when “no one expects to work,” * is nearly here. Yet, some do have to work that day. For example, I think of nurses in a nursing home, (since I used to be one.) Other jobs, also, require … Continued
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. (Romans 8:18). My sister and her family have been suffering a lot lately. She has cancer in several places and other … Continued
Who is Jesus Christ to you? To many he is just a man who lived more than 2000 years ago, who did and said many good things, then unfortunately was killed on a Roman Cross. … Continued
In the movie, “The Case for Christ,” and also in the book written by Lee Strobel, Mr. Strobel (formerly an atheist) is trying to prove the resurrection didn’t happen. He consults an expert Doctor about the ‘swoon theory’ … Continued
I like making lists. I feel so organized when I can list things that belong together or have a strong connection with each other and with me. I also admire others who can do this. In my research this week, … Continued