I stepped into the elevator with a sense of dread. This wasn’t the place I wanted to be, even though not far from my location were some of the most beautiful beaches on the Florida coast, not to mention other attractions like the unique shops along Atlantic Avenue, boat tours, and the Japanese Gardens. None …
Even as I drove to the long-term care facility I debated whether this was really necessary. A little voice inside my head whispered, “You’ve got too much on your plate today, this can wait until another week.” Then a bigger Voice countered, “What about that personal commitment you made to do this at least three …
I usually perceive general requests for prayer, “Please pray for me,” as an indication that the person asking has some specific need they’ve yet to articulate, perhaps it’s an illness, maybe a fear, a potential danger, or a challenge—like an athletic event or an exam. It’s like the little boy who was misbehaving in church. …
Sometimes our best advice to others is forgotten by ourselves. Not very long ago I admonished the worshippers on Sunday morning to slow down, do less, and take a true Sabbath rest. We tend to get swallowed up by life’s demands and forget the important stuff that really matters. I told my listeners the story …
“I miss you tucking me in bed.” The words were not from one of my children, now grown and away from home, longing for the comfort of days gone bye. The words were from my dad. He had been diagnosed with cancer several weeks earlier and had just completed his first treatment when I visited …