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trails

During a trip to Israel, I stood in a field just outside of Bethlehem. Some movement to my left revealed a shepherd leading some sheep down a well- worn trail. The winding path was easy to see due to its... read more »

February 15, 2010

What do you do when someone you love shows no love in return?

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loving others

It was such a dilemma—whether or not to marry the man who had proposed to me—that I agonized over what to do for nearly a year. During that time, I read dozens of relationship books, sought advice... read more »

Jesus raises a ruckus

The thud of bull hooves rumbles across the square. Swirls of dust rise into the air. Sheep bleat, doves flap their wings, and traders yell. “Stop turning my Father’s house into a marketplace!” He... read more »

too hot to handle

It’s hard to imagine that a guy would choose to blow his apartment to smithereens. Still, it happened in Lisbon, Portugal, as a man did just that—collapsing part of the 5-story building where he lived. read more »

staying seated

The train car was packed with highly irritated people. We should have pulled into our station 4 hours earlier, but the train’s engine was stopped dead in a distant city. Exasperated, my husband and I... read more »

divine heartbeat

If we could listen to the heartbeat of God, what would we hear? Peo—ple. Peo—ple. Peo—ple . . .

This reality amazes both mortals and angels. The psalmist asks, “What are mere... read more »

what's in a name?

Babies may be small, but preparing and caring for one requires some big things: Fixing up his or her room. Buying a crib, baby clothes, and toys. And one biggie is deciding what to name the little bundle... read more »

this Christmas child

Watch Him. Watch Him. Watch this Child, who grows into a boy, who grows into a man and is found to be so much more.

Watch as He is born—among shepherds and angels and bright lights... read more »

street kid sabbatical

I have a soft spot for Uganda’s street kids and have tried to help many of them enter church-based programs that provide food, housing, school fees, and quality mentors. Often, such efforts are rewarding.... read more »
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