Have you ever observed Lent? Until a few years ago, I had not. Having grown up in a tradition which didn’t observe the church calendar, the closest I ever got…
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Despite the fact that Jesus said that the oneness of the church is the proof of who he is (John 17:20-21), the American church is more fractured than ever. We…
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The New Testament prizes the church as community where people rejoice and weep together, care for the sick and hurting, confess their sins, provide prayer support, and encourage and challenge…
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It’s no secret that home redecorating and renovation shows are very popular right now. The country seems to love Chip and Johanna Gaines, among others, and are in awe of…
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Several years ago I was invited to a meeting of a church’s women leaders dealing with division caused by a minister’s wife who didn’t embrace their plans and started her…
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Why take time to reflect at year end? Because God made us to grow and learn as we progress through life. We waste our hardships and our sorrow when we…
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I've been thinking this week about these words to Joy to the World as I have finished our preparations for Christmas: "Let every heart prepare Him room." It has me assessing…
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Many times our expectations run high during the end of year holidays. We long for peace and for things to be wrapped up with a big, successful bow. These expectations,…
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Our recent trip to the Dallas Arboretum reminded me of a great truth for us as Christians. The DeGolyer house, which sits among the beautiful grounds, was donated along with…
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As I've visited certain stores and restaurants over the past month, I've detected a new, real effort from the employees to either engage in a conversation with me or just…
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