Malnourished in the Land of Plenty

We all have our preferences when it comes to exploring the things of God, but when we neglect to feast on all God offers us, we become malnourished.

I gazed out the window of my office, watching a hundred giggling, shrieking, happy children play in the packed dirt compound of our preschool. Playground games are universal; Tag, I Spy, King of the Mountain, and Spin Me until I’m Dizzy. Girls whispered secrets to each other, and the boys pretended not to care that […]

Suffering a Crushing Blow?

how well do you handle suffering and adversity? What fragrance do you release when you feel crushed

I read of tiny flowers that grow in high mountain regions, defying all odds of their survival. These hearty little plants germinate in the shallowest of soils and thrive; despite low rainfalls, high winds and punishing sunlight. Hikers are stunned to find these tiny white flowers rooted in small crevices in boulders and rocks at […]