Birthday celebrations are lovely times at my son’s preschool. Among other things, we always receive beautiful party packs and goody bags. Since we have been going there, we’ve had so many party packs with lovely gifts and over time, and over time, I’ve even had cause to give some … [Read more...]
Allow God to Surprise You
I usually do something weird when I watch any movie. Before I start the movie, I go straight to Wikipedia and read the plot of the movie so that I’m not surprised. If I want to be surprised a little, I read the plot paragraph by paragraph as I watch the movie. Weird, I know. I … [Read more...]
The Waiting Game
Waiting is hard. Especially when you’re a driven person with a Type A personality, when you love to plan your work and work your plan. I know. I’m very much like that. And so, like you, waiting is big struggle for me. I don’t like to wait. Waiting makes me feel like I’m out … [Read more...]
What We Have in Common with the Man at the Pool of Bethesda
John 5:1-8 recounts the story of Jesus and the man at the Pool of Bethesda. I find this story very instructive in the way we make requests of God. Usually, when we have a desire, not only do we know that desire, we have also figured out the best way to get it. So, when we ask … [Read more...]