Footsteps of the Father
There’s a high ropes course element at Camp Paradise called Footsteps of the Father. It’s 15 feet off the ground, has no handrails, but it’s still a father-child favorite at Dads Camp. When my...
Category: Devotionals
Unexpected
I had difficulty keeping up with my life—a split classroom of 5th and 6th graders and a strawberry blonde, feisty chick of my own at home. Suddenly, I began to lose weight, all pep, and finally went...
Honest Doubt
I’ve always been what I call a “fair-weather journaler.” I don’t have a steady, consistent rhythm of journaling, but instead use it as a practice (for better or worse) when things feel really...
The Road Map to Life
I don’t typically remember my dreams. Most mornings, I wake up wondering if I dreamt at all. Except for one I had a few years ago. I had a dream that not only did I remember, but it felt different....
The Gift of Presence
Can you even imagine what gift you would bring to Jesus and His family if you had the opportunity? The wise men, or Magi, brought gifts of spices and treasure chests of great wealth.
A Part, Not a Pinnacle
As I write this, I’m sitting across from my husband while he receives his third infusion of chemotherapy.
Promises Fulfilled
What did Mary, a teenager, feel when an old man, named Simeon, approached her in the temple courts in Jerusalem?
Do You Speak Jesus?
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His Pursuit
“What are you thankful for?” our team leader asked in a meeting. It’s a simple question, really, isn’t it?