Do Not Be Afraid

Do Not Be Afraid

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people.”   Luke 2:10  I turned the final page of my 2020 calendar yesterday. Normally this isn’t something I would think about....
Our Journey

Our Journey

This week’s devotion is not an easy one to write. We are still in the grips of a pandemic that shows no signs of slowing down. The economic news remains bleak for so many Americans who simply do not have jobs to go to or to look forward to returning to. Wildfires...
The Eyes of Your Heart

The Eyes of Your Heart

“I pray that the eyes of your heart will have enough light to see what is the hope of God’s call, what is the richness of God’s glorious inheritance among believers, and what is the overwhelming greatness of God’s power that is working among us believers. This...
The Break

The Break

I’ve been wondering what I’ll remember about this time when it finally finds itself in the rear view mirror. This question crystallized in my mind as I read a Facebook post from a friend who has been chronicling her family’s social distancing experiences. The...
Talking to Children

Talking to Children

Last week, I had the privilege of attending a Zoom gathering with fellow Christian Educators from around the country who are grappling with how to talk about race and racism within a Children’s Ministry context. The gathering was led by an impressive panel of...