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The deadly duo: why we don’t make more disciples

According to all the studies I’ve read over the last 40 years, the typical churchgoer will never help another person enter into a meaningful relationship with God. Wow! How can that be? On second thought—maybe it’s not so hard to believe…. A co-worker has cancer, and you want to say you’ll pray for her, but—what

The deadly duo: why we don’t make more disciples

My Greatest Fear

I have another fear. One I seldom think about. In fact, I try hard not to think about it. I even pretend it doesn’t exist. It’s the fear that there’s something missing in my life.

My Greatest Fear

Review of the book, Off the Map

If you’ve ever watched in frustration wondering why on earth someone in an abusive relationship didn’t get out at the first sign of trouble, I have a book you need to read. The title is Off the Map: Follow Me Out of Domestic Abuse. Jacquie Brown, the woman who wrote the book, says she was

Review of the book, Off the Map

Wanted: Companionship

God actually created human beings in order to have loving companions. And in the beginning, he walked with Adam and Eve and talked with them face to face.

Wanted: Companionship

Church is really not about us

I’ve often heard people say, “We have so many talented, capable people in this church, the church can’t help but grow.” Each time I hear those words, I cringe inside. Not because I don’t believe the church has been gifted with talented people. Most churches have. Many church members are college-educated people who are professionals

Church is really not about us

Eating healthy: my journey with food begins

For some time, I’ve been wanting to write about my journey with food. I know, that sounds strange. But think about it. If there’s one thing we have in common, it’s eating. And for each of us, that eating can be a lot of trial and journey. It seems that every day we’re told something

Eating healthy: my journey with food begins

Unforgettable conversations with God

How would you feel if your best friend walked up and handed you a list of things he/she wanted you to do, then left before you had a chance to say a word? You’d be just a bit annoyed, right? Yet, all too often, that’s exactly what our prayers are like. “Here God, this is

Unforgettable conversations with God

Being an author involves promoting yourself

Some days, I really hate the direction the publishing industry is going. Okay, I’ll admit it. I’ve become jaded, cynical, and a bit of a wet blanket. These days, it all seems to be about sales. Authors are constantly asking me to buy their latest book, watch their new and amazing YouTube video, download a

Being an author involves promoting yourself

Is Today’s Church (AKA the “Body of Christ”) Healthy?

From a very young age, I’ve known God was my best friend, and I was part of a local church. But over the years, I’ve frequently wondered if God’s people are living the way he wants, or if there might be more.I’d had a busy day and I was very tired, so I sat down

Is Today’s Church (AKA the “Body of Christ”) Healthy?

Jesus said, “Make disciples,” but what does that mean to us?

I grew up believing in God, and knowing he was my best friend, but…. Because of my environment, a part of me felt that as long as I lived a “decent” life, without hurting other people or breaking laws, and as long as I went to church most Sundays, and read my Bible, and prayed,

Jesus said, “Make disciples,” but what does that mean to us?

Our Quest for Happiness

We all dream of being happy. But what, exactly, is happiness?Some years ago, I was drinking tea in a friend’s kitchen when she said to me, “You know, when we bought this house, I thought my life was finally perfect. I have a great family, a good job, more possessions than I ever dreamed of

Our Quest for Happiness

What to do when God appears to change his mind

I love coming up with ideas and starting things. Unfortunately, it’s all-too-possible to start more things than I can realistically finish. Part of the problem is that I often fail to think through everything that’s involved in a project before I dive in. On the other hand, when I honestly believe God’s telling me to

What to do when God appears to change his mind

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