I didn’t wake up that morning. I had never slept; so I just got up. Weary and a little sweaty from tossing and turning all night, I splashed water on my face and headed downstairs for coffee. I may not have gotten any sleep, but I had finally gotten answers…or so I thought. Normally I would wait for the coffee to… Read More
Know That Things Will Change; God Will Not With breathless enthusiasm my daughter recounted her experience of swinging through the air. She’s a camp counselor at Cannon Beach Christian Conference Center again this year, but she’s working with older kids. Since she worked with preschoolers last year she never had the opportunity to “fly through the air” on the giant… Read More
Dear Friend, today I’d like to remind you that this will not last forever. I know, some of you have situations that prompt you to say, “But Kay, this will last forever. This situation, this burden, this conflict, this physical problem…it’s not going anywhere. It will last forever.” But here are two caveats to that assumption. First of all, nothing… Read More
It is well with the man who is gracious and lends;…for he will never be shaken;…He will not fear evil tidings; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord. His heart is upheld, he will not fear. (selections from Psalm 112:6-8) What do you fear the most? What causes your heart to panic or your mind to race? What takes… Read More
Then the devil left Him, and behold, angels came and ministered to Him. (Matthew 4:11) I can tell you the exact day the devil (or at least one of his minions) turned his attention to harassing me about a particular insecurity that I’ve been wrestling with for some time now. I’d have to pull out a calendar and do… Read More
It was one of those times in my life when the actions and words of many other people were greatly affecting me, my family, my church, and my life. Everything seemed astir. I went for long runs…for exercise and rejuvenation…but I spent those miles stewing over happenings and events over which I had no control. I mulled over conversations and… Read More