Blog Archives
Deliverer From the Enemy
John Paton (1824—1907), missionary to the New Hebrides Islands in the South Pacific, was on one occasion surrounded by a […]
I Never Dreamed
“I never dreamed” when I was a teen that my lifelong best friend would be murdered while sleeping in bed. […]
The Evil in This World
The most formidable problem against Christianity isn’t whether or not God exists, but rather, if he does exist, why he […]
Saved to Serve
In people’s lives, there must come a time when they decide for themselves what they really believe. Because I grew […]
Letter to the Class of 2019
Dear high school graduate, I see your smiling face, your parents’ arms thrown around you, hugging you tightly, and I […]
Graduations & Yanking the Rug
Eighteen years…Eighteen years and two months to be exact. That should have been plenty of time to prepare for what […]
The Sting of Loneliness
I remember a time when a very long relationship ended, and the feeling was like a shotgun to my chest. […]
Hi, I’m Lori. I’m infertile. I’m a mom.
“Mrs. Cline” the lady behind the receptionist desk called out. I walked up and answered, “Yes.” “Are you here for […]
Mother’s Day Misery: The Road to Motherhood
Mother’s Day Sundays would bring such heartache for many years. Oh sure, I still had my mom with me (300 […]
Depression: the Battle & the Defeat
Did Jesus battle depression? Seems like a strange question at first, but consider Isaiah’s prophesy of the coming Messiah: “He […]
Two Lies & Two Truths About Joy & Peace
Do you want more joy and peace in your life? Who doesn’t, right? I’ve never heard anyone say, “You know, […]
What Happens When You Pray?
Do you ever wonder what happens when you pray? Sometimes we need a reminder. You may value prayer and you […]
Prayer Doesn’t Fix Everything, But It Changes Everything
I’ve been a praying person for much of my life. Has it worked? Has it fixed me entirely? Apparently not, because I […]
Responsibility Made Me Do It
It was around 1:00 in the morning when I was jarred awake by my wife slapping me in the chest […]
Bow Before the King
I’ve always loved watching and reading anything about medieval times. Kings and their royal families, strong and fearless knights storming […]
Resurrection: The Burden of Proof
The conception and rise of Christianity in the first century was due to the resurrection of Jesus, and so profoundly […]
Crucifixion: His Agony, the World’s Redemption
“Jesus died on a cross.” We should not be able to utter that without an utterly overwhelming shudder of awe, […]
Addiction Part Three: Restoring Broken Relationships
There’s something beautiful about a restored relationship between a child and their father. At one time, I was angry with […]
Part Two: The Relentless Grip of Addiction
“Life isn’t worth living without it.” Those six words spoken by my dad brought my world racing into high-definition focus […]
Addiction Part One: Returning to Bad Choices
In his wilder days, my dad had a group that he partied with. They were good guys but they all […]
Thoughts, Habits, and a Changed Life
My almost two-year-old son, Luke, is fascinated with trucks and trailers. If we’re out driving around and an 18-wheeler drives […]
When Things Fall Apart
Sometimes, everything around you seems to be falling apart. The markets are down and retirement looks bleak… You can’t seem […]
Say It Isn’t So…
Last week’s revelation that fifty people had been charged in scams to get their kids into colleges illegally did not […]
Where You’ll Find Joy
I get so frustrated when I lose my keys, my cell phone, or that important receipt. It’s discouraging. If it’s […]
The Need for Purpose-Millennials Part Three
It was like an assembly line, but there were no machines doing any work. It was me. A spread of […]
Celebrating the Greatest Love
Nafisa Morris is a young widow who writes Rekindling Joy, a blog that encourages others who have suffered similar losses. Her […]
No Longer Alone: A Woman Remembers-Part Three
A simple Google search for the true meaning of happiness gives you 473,000,000 results. Could it really be that easy? […]
Alone Among Friends: A Teenage Girl Remembers-Part Two
Before the days of Instagram and Facebook and even cell phones, we had film. Actual film. You put the roll […]
Loneliness and Longing: A Little Girl Remembers-Part One
At just seven years old, I knew the hurt of loneliness. My mother worked long hours overnight to pay the […]
Forgiveness is a Heart Thing
I’m not sure when it happened, but by the time I had children of my own, I had forgiven my […]
What Happens When the Holidays Hurt?
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, except when it isn’t. Everything about the season highlights your loss, whether […]
Lifeword Cloud: What’s it all about?
For those of us who are technologically challenged, Lifeword’s new initiative, the Cloud, is difficult to understand and even harder […]
Lifeword Cloud Language #2: Swahili
Only five languages have been chosen by Lifeword as “starter languages” included in the beta-testing stage before the public rollout […]
For When You Feel Like You’re Fighting This Alone
Lifeword Cloud Q & A by Holly Meriweather
For those of us who are technologically challenged, Lifeword’s new initiative, the Cloud, is difficult to understand and even harder […]
Lifeword Language #1: Garifuna
The People African slaves endured a perilous journey, one that often ended in death often caused by disease. The late […]
Lifeword and Missions in Honduras: Shoeboxes and Smiles
Delayed by several months due to political unrest and customs issues, the Making Everlasting Smiles shoeboxes were finally handed out […]