Knowing Christ Today
People all around us today in our world and even in our churches “perish for lack of knowledge” (Hosea 4:6). Knowing Christ is what brings…
Tag: Venture on God
We Fought for Our Lives Against the Riptides!
It was a sunny day in Hawaii. Kristi and I found a remote beach with a bay that was perfect for floating on rafts. The…
Floating on a Raft Taught me to Trust God
When I was a girl I loved to float on a raft, soaking up the sunshine and resting on the water. I did this in…
A Different Kind of Monk
In my solitude with Jesus at a monastery I met a monk who taught me to listen to God. You might expect that. But this…
With Jesus I Can!
Most of us are prone to make one of two mistakes: either we shrink back from challenges or we take on too much in our…
I Awoke at 4:30 am into a God-Adventure!
It was 4:30 am and I couldn’t get back to sleep. I tossed and turned. I meditated on Bible passages, but my heart wasn’t engaging…
Run Through Your Wall
On April 16th I’m running the Boston Marathon. This is a lifetime dream come true for me! How I did it is a great lesson…
Be Clothed in God’s Sunshine
My heart goes out to people who get overcome by worry. It’s a temptation we all face. It used to be a way of life…
The Words we Need to Hear on 9-11
There’s one thing you don’t hear on 9-11, and it’s the most important thing. Until you trust these words, you’re not in a position of…
If Jesus is Your Portion
We say, “The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want” (Psalm 23:1). But do we really mean it? Are we really prepared to say,…
