Fifty years ago today, I asked Jesus to adopt me! I didn’t say it exactly like that, but that is precisely what I meant. The day was Sept 5, 1971 at about 11AM and I was in a very bad place. At seventeen, I was thoroughly brokenhearted, fully captive to Read more…
I have been working on my parenting diploma for almost 109 years! Charles for 39 years, John for 37 and Thomas for 33, but it does not appear that I will be graduating any time soon. When I first matriculated into this school, my “classes” were solely focused on learning Read more…
This day’s events surprised me, but not Him. January 6, 2021 in Washington D.C. will not be forgotten anytime soon. It was a particularly unique day in the history of the United States’ federal republic. In the same 24 hours, the country’s Capital, which houses its Legislative branch, witnessed differing Read more…
After three steps into Dan and Stella’s house, I abruptly stopped, “Almost forgot!” Last week, I flew into Boston one day after midnight. The time was not by design; it was the result of snow and ice. My connecting flight had been delayed six hours and I arrived thoroughly exhausted. Read more…
In 2012, Alan Hirsch and Tim Catchim published a bold proposition in black and white. In presenting Ephesians 4:1-16, we are tempted to say that it is one of those rare things—a silver bullet: a simple, guaranteed solution for a difficult problem. ……We believe that a full appreciation and application Read more…
Love has a Name has been a transformational song in my life! What a testimony to Kim Walker Smith’s genius for writing God-honoring music. In addition to a captivating melody, this song includes a number of vivid phrases about the supremacy of Jesus including: Love has a Name Joy has Read more…