Tag: God

  • Building Walls

    Building Walls

    I’ve been studying the book of Nehemiah lately. Over the years, I’ve read it many times and I know the story well. But truth be told, having a speaking engagement on the topic always serves as an invitation to dive right back into the Word with a fresh perspective. You remember the story, right? The…

  • How Do I Know that God is Real?

    How Do I Know that God is Real?

    I have a dear friend who recently found her way back to the Father. Now she was confused and angry. “I don’t know what to do about this whole faith issue. Whenever I hear people in church talk about how they encounter God, I think to myself, “That is not my experience! I’ve never met…

  • How do We Teach Our Children about God?

    How do We Teach Our Children about God?

    I was invited to speak to a group of young mothers. They had sent me a couple of good questions in advance, such as how to communicate God to small children. As I was about to leave it occurred to me that it would be a good idea to ask my kids how they had…

  • What does God Sound like?

    What does God Sound like?

    Once in a while people come up to me to tell me that they have read my book and how they felt about it. Those are special moments. It impacts me to hear how God touches other people through our story. Sometimes people would share bits and pieces of their life or they ask questions.…

  • In the Midst of Pain

    In the Midst of Pain

    The weeks leading up to the death of my father were the most precious and grief-filled experiences of my life. We knew that unless a miracle happened his life was coming to an end. It was my honor and privilege to spend this special time with him. He made room for all of us, making…