No “Sowing Seeds” devotion received more attention than the one about Honey, our nine-year old Cocker Spaniel dying of an incurable heart condition. People would stop me in the street and ask about her. Some would share their own stories of beloved pets and offer heart-felt prayers. For four months, Read more…
The doctor carefully shaved the area and applied a clear gel over the smooth skin. As he gently placed the sensor on the spot, a picture appeared on the connected monitor. The ultra-sound machine was accurately showing a diseased heart that was nearly twice its original size. “She has a Read more…
“We’ll never forget how the “Ten Dollar Challenge” began. Our daughters opened the envelopes and were they ever surprised to find a REAL ten dollar bill inside. Immediately they both said, “Let’s have a Bake Sale!” The girls asked a few more friends from four other families, if they would Read more…
At a church board meeting, I asked: “What if our church gave $10 to every family in our congregation and challenged them to use their creative abilities to multiply the money for God? Then in two months we can hold a celebration Sunday where everyone can share how they handled Read more…
Every Sunday for three years Walter opened the doors to Epworth church and worshipped… alone. Why? Why not face the inevitable and allow Epworth to die? Well, God had a divine purpose for Walter and the church he loved. So for now, Walter must be patient, be faithful and wait. Read more…
Every Sunday for nearly three years Walter had a routine. Just before 10:00 AM he would open the doors to Epworth and prepare the church for worship. If the weather was cold, he would build a fire in the old wood stove. If it was hot he would open all Read more…
Last time you read about Jesus’ birth and how the family had to flee to avoid King Herod’s ‘competitive to the extreme’ fear. How many talented people do companies lose because other employees refuse to offer support? How many churches lose capable members because others refuse to listen? Truthfully, there Read more…
Christmas has come and gone… now what? How should we respond as the New Year begins? For answers we look to the story of the wise men. “About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem asking, ‘Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We have Read more…
“I’ve been reading your column for 3 years. At first, I was in total despair. I left my husband because of abuse. My oldest daughter was an addict. I didn’t have a job and little income to support my 2 children. I was lonely and did not know if I Read more…
Two weeks ago, we learned through a set of executive dumbbells that adding discipline to our spiritual life will improve our walk with God but discipline alone is not enough. Last week, a piano became a reminder of how God challenges us to grow, to experiment, to boldly try new Read more…