Yesterday ended at midnight

Write it down. Tape it to your bathroom mirror (or write it in lipstick as Jessica has been known to do). “Yesterday ended at midnight.” Sometimes we need to be reminded that yesterday is over and the Lord’s mercies are brand-new today (Lamentations 3:23). Whether yesterday was full of victories, draws, or defeats, there is grace for us to get up and run again today.…

Living with dysfunction

“Take away the stone.” “But, Lord, by this time there is a bad odor, for he has been there four days.” “Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?” So they took away the stone, and Jesus called in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” And the dead man came out. And Jesus said, “Take off the…

Fully Present

Modern society has upset the rhythm of life” (at least that’s what Dr. David L. McKenna former President of Asbury Theological Seminary, said). Do you agree with him? Is time your friend, allowing you to prioritize your priorities, and pursue your God-given passions and dreams, or are you trapped in the vicious cycles of stress, busyness, and a profound lack of time? McKenna suggests that…

Dad, you weren’t looking

“Watch me, dad!” “Okay, I’m watching.” “Dad…you didn’t watch!” “Yes, I did. I saw you do your flip underwater.” “No, you didn’t. When I came up, you weren’t even looking!” I think all parents can relate to this little exchange—we know the unspoken rule that forbids parents to look away until their child’s trick is complete. It’s not enough to watch them do their little…

Moses and Botox

When Moses came down from Mt. Sinai…his face was radiant…and he put a veil over his face, but whenever he entered the Lord’s presence to speak with him, he removed the veil until he came out.” (Exodus 34:29-35) Have you ever wondered what Moses’ face looked like after his encounter with God on the mountaintop? Have you wondered what happens to someone’s skin during forty…