Someone recently paid me a wonderful compliment about my writing. Since words of affirmation are my love language, I was deeply encouraged. I also realized something: I can't not write. Words are the rhythm of my heart. Images form into words, and those words form into sentences--almost of their ... read more
What’s Covering You?
Radiance. You can’t miss it. It’s like driving west during the evening hour and having the sun blind you with its horizon hurrah. Radiance exacts a response from us. In the case of the sun, I squint and put the sunshade down. In the case of the Son, I bow in worship. “I sought the Lord and he ... read more
Ode to Autumn
Fall. My favorite season. I close the open windows of summer and bask in the new quietness of the inside. The spicy aroma of cinnamon, apples, and cloves overcomes the sweet fragrances of snapdragons, lilies, and roses. Nature walks lead to pockets full of pinecones, acorn hats, and fallen seed ... read more
First and Second Things on the Third of May
First things first: Congratulations to Joi Converse April winner of Valley of Vision Second things second: April showers bring May flowers ...And a new word: Church What is the church? How is the church part of God's kingdom? What did John Calvin mean by the visible and invisible church? How ... read more
Robbers and Champions
Here's a quick list - in no way comprehensive - of things that rob us of contentment or encourage us toward contentment. Some things are external, others are internal. Some things might be occasional robbers, but not universal. Other things (like insecurity) are universal robbers of ... read more
Enter to Win: The Valley of Vision
April's contest: Win a copy of The Valley of Vision For each comment you leave on my blog this month, you'll be entered to win this Puritan prayer book. Click on the link above to read about it at Amazon. I love using this book to jump start my prayers. ... read more
The Place of Contentment is at the Intersection of Touch and Word
"While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell with his face to the ground and begged him, "Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean." Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. "I am willing," he said. "Be clean!" And ... read more