August 13, 2013

The Ultimate Prayer Request

So you want me to pray for you? For what, exactly? That your travels are safe; your job stays secure; you get that contract; the sale goes through; your wife straightens up; your husband sees the light; the operation goes […]
August 13, 2013

The Gift of Adversity

I am writing today to only a select few: those of you who have an adversity or two in your life. Those of you whose lives are perfect can stop reading now. If you are already filled to overflowing with […]
August 13, 2013

What about Faith?

“Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you sent.”  John 17:3 Prayer is not about getting; it is about getting to know. I had a friend approach me recently […]
August 13, 2013

Everything I Really Need to Know I Learned in … The Garden

“Love your neighbor as yourself.” Leviticus 19:18  In any design process we need to know what the finished product is supposed to look like. Who starts a puzzle by throwing away the cover? So our Master Designer did the same for us. He […]