My recent fascination with mountains has been fed by our trip to Salt Lake City. The sunset’s glow on those clay cliffs reminded me of the fire on Mt. Sinai and the fear that pressed the Israelites into sin. No wonder they were afraid! What a sight that must have been!
The Way Out – Not Always Easy
Sometimes God’s help comes from unexpected places and in ways that we’d never choose. How do we learn to recognize God’s rescue and make wise choices when faced with an uncomfortable way of escape?
WHO’S IN CHARGE?
Paul is a man who always seemed to know what to say and when to say it–a man in control. But when he was arrested in Jerusalem, he had to let others lead…and follow that leading wherever the Spirit moved. Learn how Paul listened and learned to take charge of those in charge.
CATEGORIZE ME
Tired of unfair labels? How do you share the love of Jesus with those who have already pigeon-holed you into a category of their own making? Learn a few tricks from the Apostle Paul.
WHEN CONFUSION REIGNS
Confusion is fertile ground for misperception, shifting blame, and can often lead us to act out of character. Worst of all, a prolonged state of confusion boils into a solid mass of anger that’s hard to dislodge. Learn how to avoid the pitfalls of confusion.
BECAUSE I SAID SO
Our girls were PK’s—pastor’s kids—for fourteen years of their growing-up years. Trina was eight and Emily was five when we accepted our first call to ministry. The church in which we served was a part of a conservative, northern-Indiana community. We tried hard to say “yes” to our girls whenever possible. It’s much more fun to say “yes” as a …