I’ll never forget the doctor’s words … “You have cancer. You will have a mastectomy. You will lose your hair.” The doctor delivers these words matter-of-factly, as I sit on the examining table—absolutely stunned.
Read MoreOver the years, countless parents have asked me if children are truly capable of understanding the concept of boundaries for their behavior … lines not to be crossed. The answer is an emphatic yes! Even very young children understand boundaries: Bathrooms have doors. Playtime has rules. Toys are shared.
Read MoreIn life, I desire to see and be part of people loving Jesus. As a Christian Counselor, I was counseling a baseball player one time who had many issues with anger and violence. As we began to talk, I was able to share with him about the Lord — and overtime, see how Christ changed a man of anger and violence into a man of peace. It doesn’t matter where you come ...
Read MoreWhy? “Why did this person do this?” “Why did this horrible tragedy take place?” “Why didn’t anyone do anything prevent this?” … All of these questions ultimately lead to the issue: “Why does God permit such evil to exist in the world?
Read MoreAfter I was diagnosed with cancer, I was feeling very hopeless and I needed to be reminded to fully rely on God.
Read MoreDespite the fact that I knew there were others out there like me, I felt very alone. In praying to God, I began thinking, “what’s the disconnect between the promise that you told me that you had good things for me… and me not achieving that?”
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