
Learning to Laugh
“For what do we live, but to make sport for our neighbors, and laugh at them in our turn?” -Jane Austin, Pride & Prejudice I love this...

You Are Not Alone
It was an odd turn of events. Elijah just stood on Mt. Carmel sarcastically mocking and taunting the prophets of Baal. “Maybe he’s tired...

You've Got To Hear This Song
As we’re heading into Fall, Jamie and I have kicked into full “Mantour Conference” preparation mode. One of this year’s jobs is updating...

Why I'm Talking to Myself These Days
The older I get, the more I talk to myself. Sometimes it’s out loud (which is a little scary), but mostly it’s in my head. Sometimes it...

I Haven't Changed My Mind
It was over twenty-five years ago and I was teaching at a Christian retreat. We were teaching children's church when one of the other...

Why I Took Google Off My Phone
So here is my deep dark confession: I am a Web MD addict. Honestly, I wish I was kidding when I said this. Unfortunately, it’s true. The...

And Then I Remembered!
Have you ever heard a song that left you totally wrecked? Maybe you were driving or sitting in a waiting room, and out of the blue, a...

God Did Not Forget
A few weeks ago, I shared how finding out termites were chewing on my house ruined my perfect day. Thankfully, we caught it early...

I Pledge Allegiance...
One of the fun things about being an Assemblies of God US missionary is traveling around to different churches and seeing how they do...

I Don't Do Drama
One of the things I’ve decided as I get older is that don’t like unnecessary drama. Here’s are some practical steps I’m taking to avoid...