I’ve never thought of U-Haul as a spiritual place, but I met God there the other day. I was picking up a small trailer…

We’ve all seen the commercials imploring you “for just $19 a month” to help some poor cat/dog in crisis or to save the whales. Some ads tug on your heart by using a sick child to make their pitch. The bottom line is to make you feel something – compassion. 

The Psalms are clear: Our God shows grace, goodness, and compassion to all. Not just to the faithful, the deserving, the innocent, the appealing, those like us, but to “all he has made.” Mentioned twice in these two short verses, compassion is …

I recently had my annual eye exam, and the good news is that my vision hasn’t changed for the worse even as I continue to grow older. Years ago, I was diagnosed with visual myopia, more commonly …

Perhaps you recognize the verses that bridge two well-known miracles by Jesus, the feeding of the 5,000 and Jesus walking on water.  This summer I have been reading the Gospel of Mark and while John Mark, mostly under the influence of Peter, is direct and …

We all struggle to live outwardly what our minds know to be true inwardly—God has planned each one of our days, and we can rest solely and completely in His care. Admittedly, some days …

My husband and I have spent many hours in marriage mentoring. Why? Well, we believe communication is key to a strong marriage, and an even stronger faith! Believe me when I say it’s not always been easy. We are both in full time ministry…

I consider myself exceedingly privileged to have served at a wonderful ministry … Discovery Ministries is in the heart of the Ozark National Scenic Riverway … intentionally creating challenging activities…

Skydiving is on my bucket list. I suspect fewer folks share my dream than those who would prefer to keep both feet firmly planted on good ol’ terra firma. What does skydiving have to do with faith? Glad you asked…

1985 was a really hard year for me. My marriage was heading for divorce, my dearest aunt died, and I was diagnosed with…

As I write this, I’m enjoying a few days over July 4th at my brother’s lake house in Michigan. And is the lake ever busy! There are many families with cottages around the lake, and …

Over my 79 years, I have found that developing strong faith comes through the trials as well as the joys in life. Faith means putting trust in God and having the confidence that he will fulfill his promises. Faith means …