A person using a pair of scissors to trim the branches off a tree.

Hope Amid Pruning

Lately many of my friends have been "dealing with stuff." Health stuff. Financial stuff. Relationship stuff. Emotional stuff. And amid all the stuff life throws our way, it’s easy for…
Ancient stone tomb entrance with round door.

More Than a Once-a-Year Easter

I've always struggled to get excited about special days - even great days of celebration like Easter and Christmas. After all, shouldn't Jesus' reality in our lives be more than…
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The Benefits of Manure

Several weeks ago I was feeling even more arrogant than usual. I had just published two new books - not as a ghostwriter this time, but under my own name.…