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Courage from the Shepherd
Psalm 23 is a beloved psalm because it gives us needed encouragement every time we read it. Today’s devotional about a game-winning field goal kick in college football reminds us that when we walk into a situation that we don’t know what the outcome will be that we can repeat
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Passage to the House of Power Available Now
We have exciting news to share. After a long, long journey, Passage to the House of Power, the first book in the Scroll of Remembrance
A Down Under Christmas
Like me, you are likely finishing up the final touches for Christmas and making sure you have all the traditional food and activities prepared for
Growing Generous Hearts
The Grinch! The iconic Christmas grouch, who is described as having a heart “two sizes too small.” But by the end of the story, his
Celebrating Diversity
East Kentwood High School’s 2019 graduation ceremony that honored the many countries of origin of the graduating class was a beautiful picture of diversity. It
Trusting God in Opposition
Today’s devotional came from a testimony highlighted by Open Doors, a ministry dedicated to strengthening Christians in places where they are threatened for the faith
Four Tips to Thrive Despite the Stress of the Holidays
How do we not just survive but thrive during the holidays? Hopefully these insights are an encouragement to you whatever the upcoming holiday season holds
The Need for Wisdom
When I stumbled upon the “Dad, How Do I?” videos, I found the kind way Rob Kenney shared advice, taught practical skills and encouraged viewers
A Prophetic Parable
Recently I shared with you about my new fictional book Passage to the House of Power that will be published this fall. It is the first
Weeding Out Bitterness
A British agronomist helped me win a long-standing argument with my husband. Learn more in this Crosswalk article about tending the garden of our hearts. All
Frolicking in Freedom
After a sermon entitled “Where is God” from Malachi 4, we received an email from a friend at church about how her father came to
New Book Coming Soon!
Seven years ago, I sensed the Lord telling me to embark on a journey to write a fictional story. I resisted the idea because the
Rise Again
It’s been fun to watch the Olympics this summer. Somehow I can become enthralled with niche sports like the long jump, hammer throw and fencing.
Biblical Images of Shelter on Our Spiritual Journeys
One of the reasons I love to travel is that I experience God and creation in new ways when I am out of my daily
Navigating the Storms of Life
I remember hearing the news that a small plane piloted by John F. Kennedy Jr. was missing. The loss of all the passengers on board
The Way of Faith
The shocking outcome of the 2017 World Cup qualifying soccer match between the U.S. and Trinidad and Tobago inspired today’s devotional. The Soca Warriors beat
A Remarkable Life
Today’s devotional reflects on the remarkable life of Catherine Hamlin, an Australian surgeon who lived most of her life in Ethiopia treating women who suffered
Pursued by Love
In my attempt to grow in appreciation of poetry, I have been reading both classic and contemporary poems. As part of this endeavor, I read
Important Biblical Themes Found in Both Old and New Worship Songs
I loved Jim’s sermon about worship in heaven. It got me thinking about some older and newer songs that focus on important biblical themes that we