“Thy Kingdom come.” It’s a phrase I’ve repeated 1000s of times in the Lord’s Prayer (Luke 11:2-4). From personal devotional times to the chorus of prayer in worship services, my lips have uttered these words. Many a time I’ve prayed this prayer at 3:00am when all is quiet but my mind is not. The words comfort…
daily life
Complicated Life of Secrets
We are so very complicated. Our lives include secret layers and compartments about which we tell no one. Check out this desk that lots of secrets… What compartments are hidden away in your life? Secrets require much effort to remain hidden. They create a most complicated life! Sometimes we spend so much energy keeping ourselves…
A Few Apps For the Journey
Smart phones, internet and the vast array of orbiting satellites provide a wide assortment of technology for the journey. With the car-payment offering we give Verizon every month, I try to maximize it’s use! Here are few sites you may find helpful as well. Evernote. Their elephant icon symbolizes their mission to “Remember Everything.” It has…
Is God present only on the mission field?
God is so there on mission projects. He is so real… During our evening meetings when debriefing the day, nearly every student and adult shares where they saw God at work… …supplies delivered before being requested, …supplies not delivered but allowed for beautiful time of conversation with the homeowner, …children sat in rapt attention to hear…
What Is Your Core?
“Is this all there is?” Jessica’s question emerged. “Well, yes. You are where you hoped to be.” I responded not quite understanding her inquiry. “I mean is this all I’ve worked for?” Jess had successfully completed high school as an honor graduate amidst a difficult family life and struggle with depression. She worked her way…
One Person
We can each make a difference in the world. It’s not likely that I’ll solve the mental health crisis of depression tomorrow, but I can sit still and listen to a friend who is struggling. It’s not likely that I’ll bring peace to the world by tomorrow, but I can strive to have healthy relationships…
Daily (boring?) Adventures
Here we are… between the latest Harry Potter and Narnia movies. I’ve pondered their massive appeal to many audiences. Whether on the train to Hogwarts or aboard the Dawn Treader, the alternate realities they present attract us. Truly, the challenges (and even boredom) of getting up and going to school day after day after day…
Easter…what I’ll do differently
“Life comes at you fast.” The Nationwide commercials make me laugh. But they also convict me of my lapses in planning. Somehow, even holidays sneak up on me. Christmas … December 25th every year. Really? Why is that so hard to be ready for? Easter, though, will be different for me this year. Not the…
Life under Construction
I spent some quality time with Rt. 495 last week. It’s been awhile since I’ve travelled on the beltway. I couldn’t help but gawk at the Tyson’s Corner construction of the new Silver Metro line. Concrete pillars, rebar, yellow construction vehicles, overhead cables, and many many workers swarmed in seeming chaos. But there must be…
