Choose the Better Thing
Life has a way of filling every corner of our attention. Deadlines, responsibilities, illness, loss — the noise can be overwhelming, and we are […]
Life has a way of filling every corner of our attention. Deadlines, responsibilities, illness, loss — the noise can be overwhelming, and we are […]
Our 18-month grandson was running around loving life – all smiles and chatty. But as the day wore on and he grew tired, he […]
On the first Easter morning, a group of women walked toward Jesus’ sealed tomb carrying grief too heavy for words. As they went, they […]
We all have a Sisyphus stone – something we push uphill every day, knowing it will roll back down. In Greek mythology, Sisyphus was […]
"It's not fair," said Joe to Mary. "You've got those cool new shoes, and I've got these old ones." "It's not fair," said Sam […]
On an early morning walk through the Kruger, our guide suddenly paused and said, "The birds are having a party" – the air alive […]
In winter the vlei in front of our home gets quite wet. This means walking through it is difficult. It entails trying to hop […]
"Be still, and know that I am God" (Psalm 46:10). These familiar words carry a deeper invitation than simply being quiet. The Hebrew word […]
Recently we stayed at a timeshare perched on huge granite boulders beside the ocean. When we arrived, the sea was calm as a lake […]
I'm not that skilled at sports, but one thing I repeatedly need to remind myself is: keep your eye on the ball. Invariably, if […]