Keeping It Secret
When I was eight years old, my dad gave me the privilege of riding my bike to the delicatessen to get staples. I looked forward to the chore, knowing I would be able to use some of my allowance for...
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Category: Devotionals
Hope for Tethered Hearts
When I teach at church on the topic of generosity, I usually ask people to pull out their wallets. Some do it right away; others hesitate. It’s a simple object lesson, but I can always tell who’s...
True Love
I’ve never really been a fan of Valentine’s Day. I wonder if its consumer-oriented nature has contributed to our collective misunderstanding of what love really is. I know that might seem a little...
Forever Left Behind
Years ago, I was listening to a pastor on Moody Radio who recommended a prayer for those seeking money. "Lord, give me not so much money that it interferes with my following you wholeheartedly."
Filled
The old rabbi stood stout. His hands punctuated his wisdom. "You see, Eddie, though you’re not Jewish, keep these words.
Keep Your Dream in Check
You have probably run into someone who knows God’s divine dream for their life. And you’ve likely met someone who is emphatic that His dream for their life is or should be God’s divine dream for...
What do You Want Me to Be?
As children, we are often asked what we want to be when we grow up. As adults, it can be amusing to hear their imaginative responses, and how their dreams evolve as they grow older. My son is...
Just Love
When my first marriage ended, I was heartbroken, confused, and lonelier than I’d ever been. I didn’t think I could feel any sadder, until my ex-husband re-married, surrounded by many mutual...
An Abundant Kingdom
As a younger sibling, my daughter has never known what it is like to have me all to herself, and while I have poured myself out in so many ways, somehow her little heart is wired towards scarcity. She...