"You called in distress and I delivered you; I answered you in the secret place of thunder..." Psalm 81:7 (Amplified Bible)I hit my 'tween years just as the 1970s were coming to a close. Cassettes were the newest form of listening to audio recordings, along with the wonderful 8 track box. But before we had a tape recorder, we had a record player. (I have actually had to explain all of these … [Read more...] about A Tight-Rope Trust
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The Cost of the Crown
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing." 2 Timothy 4:7-9 (NIV)There once was a man who discovered a mine of ancient legend. The riches that were to be found inside of … [Read more...] about The Cost of the Crown
Too Late
"I'm homesick—longing for your salvation; I'm waiting for your word of hope. My eyes grow heavy watching for some sign of your promise; how long must I wait for your comfort?" Psalm 119:81-82 (The Message)This last Monday night, I wished I could be two people at once. My daughter had her first softball game and my son had his spring concert. The ball field was thirty-five minutes … [Read more...] about Too Late
When Our Need For Security Holds Us Back
I stood there looking at the ground fifteen feet below me with a sinking feeling. I would have to climb down again and admit defeat. My heart fell. Our family lived 420 miles outside of the capital city of Kinshasa when we were growing up in Congo. We loved to visit because there were other children to play with and wonderful food to eat at the American Club. We called … [Read more...] about When Our Need For Security Holds Us Back
What You Must Know When You Feel Like a Failure
What a loser! I mumbled under my breath. I had a sudden impulse to check my online dictionary for the meaning of failure. I had to laugh out loud to keep from crying when I read the definition staring back at me: Failure: lack of success, the omission of expected or required action, the action or state of not functioning. Synonyms: loser, underachiever, ne'er-do-well, disappointment. Oxford … [Read more...] about What You Must Know When You Feel Like a Failure
Where I Can Always Go
"Be my rock of refuge, to which I can always go; give the command to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress."Psalm 71:3 (NIV)I was fifteen years old and did not want to return to Congo (then Zaire). There were going to be some fearful changes in my life when I stepped back on African soil. School had already started a week earlier by the time we arrived in the capital city. The mission … [Read more...] about Where I Can Always Go
