Who’s Really in Control?
A couple of years back, I was planning a big trip to North America that was centered on hitting some of the continent’s famed hiking trails. I’d bought all the equipment for it—a sturdy backpack, a state-of-the-art tent, and guide books for each hiking trail I was planning on tackling.
ODJ: The Laughter of Love
When we first welcomed a fifteen year old Chinese exchange student into our family, we thought it would be for only one year of high school. But years later he’s still part of the family. And we’ve added his younger brother to our growing group. Both young men were quiet and a bit reclusive when they first arrived—adapting to a new culture. But it’s been beautiful to see th
ODB: The Secret of Peace
Grace is a very special lady. One word comes to mind when I think of her: peace. The quiet and restful expression on her face has seldom changed in the six months I have known her, even though her husband was diagnosed with a rare disease and then hospitalized.When I asked Grace the secret of her peace, she said, “It’s not a secret, it’s a person. It’s Jesus in me.
ODJ: The Laughter of Love
When we first welcomed a fifteen year old Chinese exchange student into our family, we thought it would be for only one year of high school. But years later he’s still part of the family. And we’ve added his younger brother to our growing group. Both young men were quiet and a bit reclusive when they first arrived—adapting to a new culture. But it’s been beautiful to see th
Do Worship Styles Matter?
I was raised in a small, old-fashioned Pentecostal church in…
Can We Have Jesus but Not the Church?
“I love Jesus, but not the church.” This is what someone recently told me, and it left me puzzled.
Do Worship Styles Matter?
I was raised in a small, old-fashioned Pentecostal church in…
Do We Die Alone?
Granny lay breathless on her bed, making occasional groans and moans due to the pain and discomfort she was feeling. Her wrinkled face seemed to have aged further.
Don’t Live to Get Married. Live to Live.
“All I want in life is to get married.” Her eyes welled up with tears as she told me about her one and only desire in life.
Why I Run on Hills
Our running group has been training for a marathon over the last few months. As part of our training, our coach designated hills training on a weekly basis. Hill runs are tough. So why do we do it?
4 Things I Learned from Corrie Ten Boom
Five days ago (April 15) marked the 25th death anniversary of Dutch watchmaker and Christian Corrie ten Boom. Though I have always been familiar with her story, I had not yet picked up her book until I heard a presentation on Corrie ten Boom’s life
