God Makes Great Things out of the Not-So-Great

        “And we know that God causes everything to work for the good of those who love him.”        (Romans 8:28) (NLT)   It got down to five degrees Fahrenheit a few months ago where we live. That morning, my wife realized that she left a bunch of bananas from the...

The Coming Storm

Here’s a story I wrote for a Faithwriters.com writing contest about eight years ago. The topic for that week was “In-laws.” I was seriously wondering what to do with that one 🙂 This is what I came up with. The Coming Storm A small drop of water, the...

No, We’re Getting Out

“For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever!” II Corinthians 4:17 (NLT) Even though I live in the Northland, winter is not my favorite. I do my best to...

Is It Morning Yet?

“I long for the LORD; more than sentries long for the dawn, yes, more than sentries long for the dawn.” Psalm 130:6 (NLT) Ever worked the night shift? It’s an odd feeling trying to keep your eyes propped open while most of those around you are sleeping. Do you know...