The Invitation

He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds. (Psalm 147:3 NLT) I wanted to groan when the speaker claimed, “Some wounds will never fully heal this side of heaven.” I glanced around. Did anyone else feel the urge to jump up and walk out? “But...

Healing the Father Wound

“If your heart is broken, you’ll find GOD right there; if you’re kicked in the gut, he’ll help you catch your breath.” Psalm 34:18 (The Message) My relationship with my dad always seemed to be all or nothing. Whenever he picked my brother, sister, and me up for our...

What Are You Reading This Summer?

Summer is the ideal time to catch up on your To‑Be‑Read pile. Whether you’re headed to the beach or the mountains this is the perfect time to escape into a book. Picking out the right books can be a challenge but you can narrow down your selections by choosing books...

Waiting for Jedidiah

The morning light pierced the thin curtain and forced me out of my drug-induced sleep. The unfamiliar room brought momentary confusion until memories of the previous day came rushing back. Desperate to escape, my mind screamed, I’m not supposed to be here. This isn’t...

Does Hope Have a Color?

 I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called—his holy people who are his rich and glorious inheritance. (Ephesians 1:18) My girlfriend Emily planned an overnight stay at a fancy hotel...