I get calls at the office, questions when I speak, email inquiries—all asking the same basic question: What can I do to help? Here are a couple of things that EVERYONE can do to help. 1-Pray. Tucker Carlson of Fox News was at an event in Iowa sponsored by The Family Leader last year. He…
My heart is heavy as I write this post. You know those times when your heart feels like it’s being ripped out and your whole world seems to turn dark and crumble to pieces? I have been through a lot lately and I am sad and weary. But I want to reach out to others…
I have visited a certain cabin in a certain location at a certain time of year for the past few years. The weather is generally cooperative—what I call “sweatshirt” weather. Early enough in spring that the bugs aren’t out yet, but warm enough to go outside and walk the trails. Cool enough to enjoy a…
“All of my life, in every season– You are still God, I have a reason to sing. I have a reason to worship!” The lyrics of that song are a great reminder that in every season, there is reason to sing. Because God is still on the throne, still on the job. And I can…
What does it mean to “take the Lord’s name in vain”? When I was a kid, I thought it meant to curse. To use the Lord’s name in profanity. After I became a Christian, I thought it also meant to use the Lord’s name in a careless manner—as in, “oh my _____.” Those are a…
Mom once told me that we live in “scarcity” rather than “enough” or “abundance.” –We wake up and say we didn’t get enough sleep. –Our coffee wasn’t strong enough–or we didn’t get enough. –The shower wasn’t hot enough or long enough. –There’s not enough time to make it to our scheduled appointment. Yada, yada, yada… …
Social distancing can make you feel–well, distant! It certainly doesn’t feel social. It feels like you’re avoiding people, which you are. Some folks may be just fine with that. Others miss being able to get together with friends and family. I haven’t been able to hug my grandbabies in FOREVER…well, for weeks anyway. I actually…
While we’re waiting I hate to wait…which is why it’s probably good for me! If something’s weak, you’re supposed to challenge it. I guess impatience is challenged by waiting, learning to endure. We’re just 14 days into this quarantine–if you remember from my last post, I said it takes 28 days to build a habit. …
Quarantine and Social Distancing Well, I’ve never done a pandemic before–how about you? In the midst of this craziness, what do you turn to for sanity? What things or activities help you cope? I think it helps to have a routine. It lends a sense of “normalcy” to life–and that’s a welcome thing right now!…