Capturing the “Green Flash” in Marriage
We have had the lovely good fortune to have answered God’s call to serve him in Southern California, for most of our marriage living very near the ocean and now living on a boat on the ocean. If you have…
Merry and Bright! 15 Things To Do Instead of Complaining
Are you finding this Covid-Crazy lockdown squelching your “Merry and Bright” this Christmas season? I am currently teaching Discovering Joy in Philippians: A Creative Bible Study Experience as a zoom Meet Up. Inside the last chapter I covered, there…
The SECRET to Lasting Love: Have a Marriage Meet Up!
And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. - Colossians 3:14 Congratulations! You are a top-notch, smart, and wise couple who wants the BEST for your life and love! You are a…
Protecting Your Marriage Thru Prayer
Pray with Your Partner All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the person of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16-17 NHEB) Devote…
8 Innovative Ideas for Making Meaningful Memories and Forging Family Fun This Summer
This will go down in history as one of the most unusual July 4 weekends-- the most surreal summers-- in history. Here are 8 ideas to bring a little celebration and joy to your family on holidays-- and any of…
Hope for Today, Tomorrow and Forever
One of my personal highlights this year was the joy of teaching on Psalm 42 and 43 at Engedi, the beautiful refreshing oasis and shelter where David penned this hope-filled, raw and honest poem for the ragged, tired, overwhelmed, discouraged…
Could this be Your Best Year?
Would you like to see this year be your best year ever? For multiple decades, we have used each January to decide a Word of the Year to focus on the create forward movement in each of our individual lives,…
Joy is the beautiful result of Christ coming at Christmas
And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. (Luke 2:10) Sometimes, holding on to joy, even during Christmas season, is a challenge. God…
Christmas Greetings
Christmas Greetings! I just turned in my manuscript for Discovering Joy in Philippians, and this verse captures how I feel about you: I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with…
4 Quick Tips for a Healthy, Happy Thanksgiving
We had the opportunity to take a “Selah” Thanksgiving vacation with each of our three sons and families last week—and now we are sending our prayers and greetings to you for a Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving! While studying for Discovering…