Pruning. It’s an ugly but necessary process. I’m brutal with hedge trimmers. Roy learned early in our marriage that if he wanted the shrubs only “shaped,” he should be the one to do it. If, however, he wanted them truly PRUNED, put those clippers in my hands! Unfortunately, I’m not as brutal about pruning my commitments. Somehow, through the years, …
Book Review | Eden by Brennan McPherson
Book Description “You want me to tell of how I broke the world.” It’s the year 641 since the beginning of everything, and when Eve passes away, she leaves Adam the only man on earth who remembers everything since they walked in Eden. When Enoch, God’s newly appointed prophet, decides to collect the stories of the faithful from previous generations, …
My 3 Greatest Hopes for 2021
Out with 2020, and in with 2021! Can I get an “Amen“? What are you most hoping for in 2021? Before you answer–and before you read about my 3 Greatest Hopes for 2021–can I share a word of caution? I think the Christmas trees you see below paint a picture of our 2021 anticipation. Here’s what I mean… We enjoyed …
Our Story by Della Young
After hearing Lysa Terkeurst speak at a recent Catalyst Event, I was impressed with all that she had to say. I began to ponder some of her comments. The one that kept playing over and over in my head was “We’ve got to let God’s words be THE WORDS of our story.” How often is “Our Story” based on the main …
Getting a Handle on Creation
Sometimes, when I struggle with a life decision or a concept in Scripture, I pray, “Lord, open the door you want me to walk through.” My daughter and son-in-love were praying this prayer with our grandson one night before bed, and this three-year-old pipes up, “And, Jesus, put a handle on the door!” From the mouths of babes drop the …
Real People, Real God – Adam and Eve
Download the Study Notes Through-the-Bible Character Series Thanks for joining our first study in the new podcast series. Lyndsey and I will systematically chat our way through Old Testament characters, telling the Bible’s single story of God’s desire to reveal Himself and relate to humankind. Today, we’ll start in the Garden of Eden with Adam and Eve, and we’ll end …






