In relation to this book and movie, I am… 1. Ashamed what our Founding Fathers would think of us on this President’s Day 2. Ashamed of what this says about our country’s morals 3. Ashamed of the record-setting attendance 4. Ashamed of an industry that puts out films like this 5. Ashamed of a people who only encourage the industry …
I Want to Quit!
I wrote this article years ago for a magazine named Quiet Waters Compass. Quiet Waters, a wonderful ministry to pastors and wives, is now led by our dear friend Scott Thompson. And though this article was originally intended only for pastors’ wives, I think it has applications for all women: women in ministry, women volunteering at churches, women working at parachurch organiztions, and women…well, …
How Can I Be Sure?
Zechariah’s question haunts me. After he was told about the imminent birth of his son–to be named John, the one who would go before and announce the Messiah’s mission here on earth–Zechariah asked the fateful question, “How can I be sure?” Clearly he did so in disbelief, because Gabriel responded authoritatively, with disciplinary consequence: “I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of …
The Last Time
The holidays are fast approaching, and that means December 23 is coming again. It looms over me like a dark, menacing cloud just over my shoulder–bringing feelings of dread and wariness, threatening more. How will it feel this year? I wonder. Will the feelings be just as strong, but different? Or will they be achingly familiar, but not as strong? One …
Looking for Robb
I never expected this odd consequence of losing my son: I look for Robb everywhere. I’ve traveled across the United States and to several countries overseas since he died nearly four years ago, and everywhere I go–whether it’s around the world or down the street to run errands–I search for him. Constantly. It’s not rational. Of course it’s not. But what driving, covert force compels me to search for men …
Savage Girl by Jean Zimmerman
Looking for a book that’s just a fun read–fast-paced and will keep you guessing till the end? New York City in the 1870’s was never more exciting!
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
Wonderful story combining history of WWII with great character development…plus a plot that inter-twines two main characters lives’ in a beautiful way. Loved it.
In the Land of Blue Burqas by Kate McCord
I’m recommending this book to everyone…a must read, as it opened my eyes to the Muslim world and the possibilities of God’s light reaching into that darkness. Kate McCord–a pseudonym for her protection–lived in Afghanistan for 5 years. Her incredible love for God and the unsaved demonstrate true courage in action: she lived in constant danger as a single woman, making friends, sharing …
The Futility of Comparisons
Maddy loves to retrieve her tail. Yes, you read that correctly: she’s our (dingy, Ritalin-needing) labrador retriever. And one of her favorite objects to retrieve is her own tail. It drives Craig crazy (she doesn’t appear terribly intelligent while doing it, I must admit, though none of us who know Maddy would ever consider her highly intelligent anyway) but I find it …
My Testimony
A Christian’s testimony should be a fluid thing: If I’m truly growing and stretching and sometimes aching (resisting? resenting? admittedly rebelling sometimes too?) in the process, then my testimony should mirror the same struggle. Before Robb died, I would have shared that I was excited to be in a new place of ministry, and I was being challenged to grow into …