I’m sitting in Starbucks, this is one I don’t frequent, but I thought I’d give it a try. This is me stepping out and taking a big risk: trying a new Starbucks. ...
Are you worried that the world as we know it is falling apart? Can you recall a time in history—even in your long or short lifespan—when things appeared so out ...
I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and ...
What do you want?
It can be a loaded question. Depending on the day and the questioner, we can answer it in a number of ways.
On an average day, my answer...
When the Soviet tanks rolled onto the streets of Prague in August of 1968, the citizens of that great city looked on stunned and confused. In a matter of hours ...
It was a huge opportunity. I could hardly believe it.
I would be sharing my poetry at a couple of workshops, and also have the opportunity to sell some of my...
Karl’s first book, An Eye for Glory: The Civil War Chronicles of a Citizen Soldier (Zondervan, 2011), received a number of accolades including PW’s “Top Inspira...
Last December, I got into my husband’s car to go see Christmas lights. It was the last thing I did before pain like I’ve never known invaded my body for the nex...
Preachers devote a lot of time and preparation to “wives submit to your husband,” “children obey and honor your parents,” and so forth. However, very little is ...
If you know the character of Captain America, you know he is known for assembling or working on a team. It is a lot easier in the comics or movies. You find som...
After years of working with broken people through different recovery venues such as divorce and various 12-step groups, Robin Gilbert Luftig founded Renew Minis...
I was feeling really down. Nothing life-threatening. Just a rough couple of days in a row, lots of frustrations and no progress. You know how it is.
I hadn’t g...
