The Importance of Words

The Importance of Words

Conversations can be healthy moments. They can also be damaging. Some words—accusations, rumors, questions, rebukes—never seem to leave us.  Hateful phrases uttered by a parent. Rude comments shouted by a person we thought was a friend. Strange silence when words are...
When Always in a Hurry – Hit Pause

When Always in a Hurry – Hit Pause

Imagine Jesus looking at two lists. One is a list of your talents, your gifts, your personality. The other list is your weaknesses and poor decisions. Think of Him turning to you and beginning a conversation of encouragement. What would He say? How would you feel?...
Listening Prayer by Anneliese Dalaba

Listening Prayer by Anneliese Dalaba

A man who grew up in church all his life complained to his friends one day. “Why do people say, ‘God told me this or that?’ I’ve never heard God say anything to me!”  Perhaps you have felt the same.   God does speak to us and in many ways. Most often, He speaks...
A Lesson

A Lesson

Last week I spoke at a funeral service as we said goodbye to a dear friend. I saw many friends who also struggled to believe we’d never see Franz on earth again. His life taught us. Last weekend I spoke at a conference Friday through Sunday. I saw many people who...