Newborn: Search for a parent’s love
Mama’s story ended where it should have begun, after so many tries to rewrite the start. And both of us still looking for a parent’s love.
People of God, befriend the forsaken
What I learned late: How often God commits himself to defend the forsaken. How strongly he urges his people to befriend the forsaken.
When your world has changed – panic vs love
When our world has changed in frightening ways, a story from long ago urges us: Don’t panic. Choose to love. Trust the Lord – and watch him work.
Women, prophecy and the church
"A woman with the gift of prophecy is not to speak what she hears from God," said the preacher. "But to take to it to her prayer closet.”
Celebrity culture in the church
It’s alluring, deceiving and so pervasive you may live and breathe it, and not see it. How to recognize celebrity culture in the church.
Throw away the copy key
Did you ever try to use a key that should work, but didn’t? That often happens with a copy of the original. To the eye, it seems a match. But…
Love and honor go both ways
In a marriage that reflects God's nature and his kingdom, love and honor go both ways.
Embrace fiery love
Mini-post from The Elijah Blessing: Love may not look a thing like we had thought.