I played football for a total of nine seasons. If you play football, one of the things you get used to is being yelled at. It’s just part of it. I don’t remember the season or the coach who yelled this one particular time, but I’ll never forget what he said. It may have been […]

There are certain passages in the Bible that I’ve really had no intention of obeying. For example, James writes, “Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds…” Pure joy? Come on. Really? Not even just “joy”, but “pure joy.” To be honest, I really don’t want to. At best, trials […]

Part 5 of 5. If you want the story from the beginning, start on December 15th. Kyle was missing and was probably hurt. She didn’t know where he was and could do nothing to help him. She could only pray and that’s what she did. Ashley cried and pleaded with God until there were no […]

If you’re looking for the conclusion to the story from last week, it’s coming. (Maybe tonight. Probably tomorrow.) Today didn’t go exactly like I thought it would. Yesterday, I talked about the power of anticipation and what it would be like to anticipate the good God wants to do for me rather than giving into […]

In an earlier post this month, I talked about how much I love anticipating Christmas. It’s such a magical, mysterious time of year and the next few days are the best of the best. As a parent, I love dropping hints to my kids about presents they’ll receive on Christmas morning. It lets them know […]

I’ve been thinking about what it was like for Mary, the mother of Jesus. A pregnant, unwed teenager having to explain to family and friends what happened. “Mary, how could you do this?” “I didn’t do anything.” “But you’re pregnant.” “But I’m still a virgin.” “Tell me who the father is.” “God.” “God? What makes […]

Go back to December 15th for the beginning of the story. Kyle and Ashley, Part 4 Ashley awoke slowly from her nap. She’d slept for three hours. It was now 4:45 p.m. and the snow was still falling though not quite as hard. She guessed there was at least eight inches on the ground. There […]

If you missed yesterday’s post, start there…and if you missed that one then start with the 15th. Ashley and Kyle, Part 3 Ashley called the office and canceled her afternoon appointments. The snow was still coming down and the forecast was now for six to nine inches. She wanted to get home before the roads […]

First, read the post from December 15th, if you haven’t already. Ashley and Kyle, Part 2 Ashley’s breakfast meeting wrapped up around 9:30. Her next appointment wasn’t until afternoon, so she found an empty table near the window and ordered a latte. She watched the crowds of people making their way to work. A few […]

“Ashley, come in here!” Kyle yelled from the living room. “It’s 3rd and goal on the 2. Five seconds left!” Ashley loaded the remaining dishes into the dishwasher and slammed the door. “Ashley? Hurry up! This is the last play! If the Giants score, they’ve got home field locked up.” “Manning…play action…he’s chased out of […]