Here I Raise my Ebenezer: Take a Leap of Faith and Find Him Faithful

Reviewing my Ebenezer stories (yes there are LOTS!) one theme struck me. Whenever I took a leap of faith, God was faithful to provide above and beyond what I could ask or imagine. "And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you." Psalm 9:10 photo credit No job. ...

Breaking the Negative Cycle

Adding a new baby to your home should be a joyful time. However, it appears to have displaced all the members of our family. Positions have shifted. Roles have been adjusted. Resulting in unrest, impatience, and frustration. In a desperate attempt to break the negative cycle, last week I sat down outside with my Bible while ...

How to Read the Bible “Christianly”

It’s not all about me? Most mornings I sit down in my big leather chair, spend some time in prayer & then read the Bible looking for inspiration & encouragement. Not a bad way to start the day. It's the "Christian" thing to do. Right? Isn’t the New Testament the easiest source of encouragement, like “I can ...

Top 10 iPhone Apps for Spiritual Growth

With the recent advances in smart phones and tablet devices we  can't give the excuse that we "don't have time" to read the Bible. Or keep a prayer journal. Or encourage others with Scripture. There are wonderful applications (aka "apps") available, most for free, that allow you to grow spiritually and to minister to others on-the-go...in ...

He Hears with One Condition {Run to Him-Psalm 4}

This week I had the unexpected opportunity to discuss my faith with a Somalian refugee who is Muslim.  Our conversation began with him assuming our faiths were the same. By the end, the differences became clear. He shared with me how he must be fully clean and dressed in proper clothing when he comes to the ...