IT’S EARLY DECEMBER…

It’s early December and all through our home There are snowmen and tree lights and even some gnomes. Nativities of all kinds are in several rooms To celebrate Jesus in the morn, night, and noon. Jon keeping busy with jobs of all kinds At home, on the farm, he never minds. Luann moves more slowly […]

THE LIFE WE REALLY WANT

Conventional teaching tells us, as believers, that it is our job to serve Christ and fulfill our obligations to Him. Typically, the means to this end are taught to be practices called spiritual disciplines. These include Bible reading, prayer, giving, and serving (usually in the church setting). We are told that the more time and […]

HEAR MY VOICE

I struggle, Lord, and get distracted by the world sometimes, but I also get distracted by Christian culture and expectations. There are so many voices. Some say we must focus on evangelism or missions. Some stress discipleship and disciplines in order to grow. Others urge us to devote our energy to serving youth, or the […]