John 4:50 - Jesus replied, “You may go. Your son will live.” The man took Jesus at his word and departed.

Psalm 37:7 - Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.

A Christmas Baby

On a Christmas day, 54 years ago, I was born at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. Two nuns cleaned me up and brought me to my mom and dad in a Christmas stocking.

This Advent season I am writing a prayer each day, based on the Scripture for that particular day.

This Advent season I am writing a prayer each day, based on the Scripture for that particular day.

Here's the result of a new discipline I'm trying to get into before Advent is upon us. I'm planning on having something similar to this each day throughout the Advent season. Check it out. I pray the Lord will bless you with it.

Luke 18:9-14

Ping Pong Champ

I was quite the ping pong player when I was in high school. I was really good. I held many tournaments in my garage, most of which I won. You would have been impressed with my ping pong prowess. I certainly was.

I spent the first half of my life petrified at the thought of having to speak in front of other people.

In my reading over the years I’ve been often reminded of how important one-to-one ministry really is.

The summer between my 10th and 11th grade year of high school, I took a 3-week trip out west with eight friends and three teachers.

When do you find yourself struggling most with being discontent? When are you more likely to experience restlessness and anxiety? What’s usually happening in your life when you’re least likely to have joy?