When Mikel and I were dating, oh so many years ago, he pursued me. Relentlessly. It was awesome. He sent flowers and letters. He wrote me poems. He called and we’d talk for hours. He’d drive 12 hours home from school just to see me and turn around and drive 12 hours back 36 hours later. Young love sure does some ...
The apostle Paul is one of my favorite people in the Bible. Once I see Jesus and Joseph and Elijah in heaven, I really want to hang out with Paul. The revelation he brought forth in his letters has been my lifeline. His life has been such an inspiration to me. I can’t read II Timothy without getting emotional. They ...
Who remembers taking tests in school? First you have instruction and homework about your subject. The teacher teaches you what you need to know. You review it. You practice it. You ask your questions. You study it. Then you come in on “test day” to see how well you know the material. The classroom is quiet. No more talking. No ...
Have you ever forgotten something? I mean something really important? Like, you know, your kids? My oldest son ran track last year for the first time, and his practice got done right around the time my youngest got off the bus. So in all the chaos and distraction of Alli getting off the bus, I forgot Alex. A lot. To ...
Do you have a favorite scripture verse? I have quite a few, but Psalm 27:8 in the NLT version is one of my favorites! My heart has heard you say, “Come and talk with me.” And my heart responds, “Lord, I am coming.” But lately, my schedule seems to have hijacked my response, and instead of saying, "Lord, I am ...