Forgiveness
Something has gone wrong with forgiveness. I can’t tell you how often I have wandered around lately, in a mental fog, trying to figure out what forgiveness should look like in personal and national settings. The problem shows up when people say, “I was wrong. I’m sorry. Now let’s get on with business. It’s your […]
Symphony
Over time, we all come across ideas that change the way we think about ourselves. For me, one of those thoughts is that a well-lived life is more like a symphony than a solo. The point takes nothing away from a solo. I love hearing Willie Nelson sing “September Song,” or Leann Rimes do her […]
Growing Up in God
Today’s Scripture 2 Timothy 2:14-16, 22-26 Listen to today’s devotional In her early years as a Christian author, Gayle often received winsome gifts from her publisher. Bouquets of flowers, chocolates, boxes of herbal teas. All lovely. But over time, her publisher began to send gifts with lasting value. A one-year Bible, devotionals, and prayer journals. As […]
Prayer of Desperation
Today’s Scripture John 11:1-7, 17-25 Listen to today’s devotional In 2011, Karey Packard and her daughter were packing boxes for a move to a new home. Suddenly, Karey collapsed, and her heart stopped. Doctors revived Karey, but her condition worsened through the night. Her husband, Craig, was told to call family to say final goodbyes. They […]
Panic in a Cave
Today’s Scripture 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 Listen to today’s devotional They were three adrenaline-fueled teenage boys, unleashed in the immense underground system connecting to Mammoth Cave. With them was their Uncle Frank, a veteran caver familiar with these parts. He knew the drop-offs and danger spots and continually called to the three, “Guys, this way!” Still, they ventured […]
