Your First Love

Your First Love

Recently, I was listening online to one of my seminary professors speaking at the Dallas Seminary Chapel. He shared how he had received a letter from a seminary graduate expressing gratitude for the education he had received there during his time in seminary. But the...
Diagnosis: DO Syndrome

Diagnosis: DO Syndrome

I suffer from the DO syndrome. Have you heard of it? Here are some of the symptoms of the DO syndrome: Is easily distracted from the task at hand Has difficulty focusing on just one thing Can’t seem to finish one project before starting at least five others in the...
The Perfect “Crutch”

The Perfect “Crutch”

Years ago, I stepped off a curb without paying attention and sprained my ankle. It was painful, but I was thankful I didn’t break any bones. However, I had to use crutches for a week. They helped, but they were never meant to be a permanent fix. Their purpose was to...
Decisions, Decisions, Decisions!

Decisions, Decisions, Decisions!

I don’t enjoy making decisions. Sometimes I can’t even decide which brand of yogurt I want to buy for the week. Decisions like that aren’t critical, but they’re still not easy for me. Some decisions are major. Do I take this job? Do I marry this person? Do I buy this...
Words of Encouragement

Words of Encouragement

  One of the most difficult seasons in my life was watching my elderly mom decline in the nursing home and wondering why God didn’t release her from her earthly body sooner. I cried; I questioned God’s love for mom (and me); I had many honest conversations with...