Three reminders for peacemakers
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God,” Jesus says in Matthew 5:9. Why is being a peacemaker so important?
Peacemakers...
Worth it
Psalm 5:3 says, “Listen to my voice in the morning, Lord. Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly” (NLT).
It was...
Long-term faithfulness
Ginger Skillen: Beautiful blessings in horrible pain
Before Ginger Skillen contracted COVID-19 in the fall of 2020, she was a busy homeschool mom, pastor’s wife...
Our Ukrainian invasion
In April 2022, I was attending USMB Leadership Board meetings in San Diego, and I was having difficulty focusing. My mind was drifting 17...
Pointless
Ava swished the last of the breakfast dishes in soapy water. George had cooked, so Ava cleaned up. Ava loved a good breakfast, and...
When anxiety takes root
In the fall of 2019, my church offered a five-week home group study on the topic of anxiety. Little did we know just how...
Parenting an anxious child
As we pulled into the school parking lot, my 5-year-old said, “I’m scared of kindergarten.” My heart sank. I wanted to say, “Don’t be...
My guest, Anxiety
Hello! Pleased to make your acquaintance. My name is Anxiety. You may know me by my nicknames: Worry, Concern or Dread. Recently, we have...