1. Strength. Have you ever been in one of those stretches where you have too many things going on at once? Most of it is good—but then something unexpected enters the picture and all the spinning plates fall to the ground? I’ll admit it. I’ve never been one to do just one thing at a…
Have you ever been the object of criticism? It will happen to all of us. Sometimes the criticism is justified. Other times it’s unjustified, and dished out by someone who has a critical spirit. It’s sad, but occasionally, people are looking for a reason to tear you down. If someone is currently disparaging you unjustly,…
The last time I committed to a daily quiet time, I promised God that nothing would get in its way. I would get up earlier. I would not only read my Bible and journal, but would spend an extended time in prayer. That worked for a long time until this week— when I got busy….
My husband and I watched the movie, Paul, Apostle of Christ, over the weekend and I am still thinking about it. In particular, I’m reflecting on the sacrifice the early believers made for their faith. During the first century reign of Roman emperor Nero, Nero blamed Christians for a devastating fire that burned part of…
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens” (Ecclesiastes 3:1). Ten years ago, my college friend, Mary Ann, called me up and said, “Lisa, I’ve got this idea and you are part of it. What if we went back to our college and put on a spiritual retreat…