Silence. It’s not something you hear much of these days. It seems that daily we fill our lives with constant noise and activity. Much of…
View More Prayer of SilenceAuthor: Wendy McCready
Prayer with No Results
The news my mom relayed on the phone that week when I was in Bible College wasn’t good. (more…)
View More Prayer with No ResultsNever Stop
In and out…in and out…in and out… This is something that we do every day. It seems simple, but it is actually quite complex. If…
View More Never StopWork Out & Work In
I frequently tell people, “I don’t need to work out; I’m an EA!” In Canada we are known as Educational Assistants, in the States either…
View More Work Out & Work InPatience in Uncertainty
Nothing evokes feelings of uncertainty like driving in a blinding snowstorm. Unfortunately, my half-hour commute to work every day requires that I sometimes drive in…
View More Patience in UncertaintySlow Learner, Patient God
My youngest daughter has a much higher tolerance for clutter than I do. As a mother I want to teach her good habits, and when…
View More Slow Learner, Patient GodNot Your Hallmark Christmas
Every year as the Christmas season approaches, my daughters and I look forward to watching Hallmark Christmas movies. We love the romance and sparkle and…
View More Not Your Hallmark ChristmasIn the Know
It was one of those calls you dread as a pastor and wife. Car accident. One of your congregants. Mom of four. Younger than forty.…
View More In the KnowDiscipleship Over the Long Haul
I don’t know much about long haul truckers, but over the years people in our congregations have had this occupation, so I can imagine a…
View More Discipleship Over the Long HaulPatience with Boundaries
It’s not unusual to see other vehicles in our driveway. One person in particular in our congregation will only stop by at the house to…
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