
Sojourner
“Which room is mine?” My son, Micah yells as he runs down the hall of the third house we stayed at that week. He looks from door to door...


When does the Mission Begin?
As Christians, it’s not uncommon for many of us to look back and reflect on how God has been present in our lives. How he has had His...


Thankful for Laundry & Sleepless Nights
Today I am thankful. Thankful for never-ending piles of clothes to be washed, dried, and folded for my 2 precious ones who are alive to...

Walking through the Fire
As I listened to the speakers at the Wilcrest Baptist Church ladies’ retreat in January, I enjoyed the sessions but didn’t think the...


Tennessee Temptation
I can't believe I'm watching a peregrine falcon devouring a small, freshly killed bird in the top of a dead tree. As I stand on the side...


Body Builders
My uncle was a stonemason and as a young child I had an opportunity to watch him build a wall in the front yard. As he constructed the...


Daily Devotions are Not Easy
‘What do I do when everything seem to be going against me?’ This sounds like a self-pity statement already. God is good, God is faithful...

Sabbath or Burnout
My dad used to say, "First you do what you have to do, then you do what you want to do." Others say, "Work hard, play hard." There's some...


3 Ways to Destroy your Home
Step 1: Grow your Family on your Own We live in a culture of self-sufficiency. Asking for help is viewed as being needy. Having needs you...


What to do when Sin Enters the Home
I look at the homes in our city this morning, and nearly every one of them is on fire. Flames are burning, spreading. We’ve seen it. We...