Dependence Day
I remember clearly getting home from hiking the Fish River Canyon in 2009. I had not looked into a mirror the entire time I was away. After walking over 20km each day in the blazing sun, wearing the same shirt and hat, and taking no
Tag: Trust
Of Such is the Kingdom of Heaven
Recently, in our study though the book of Mark, Doug taught on that passage in chapter 10 where people were bringing their children to Jesus that he might touch them. The disciples, still thinking in a worldly way, protested and demanded that people not bother
Trust and Obey
When my daughters were younger, sometimes they would feel fearful. Oftentimes it would occur at bedtime, or the fears would arise in the middle of the night. As they grew older and faced different challenges, they at times would continue to wrestle with feelings of
When Nightmares Become Dreams
Jay London humorously recounts, “I told my therapist I was having nightmares about nuclear explosions. He said, ‘Don’t worry, it’s not the end of the world.’” That brings a smile to my face. And sometimes I need such a smile, especially when I feel like