How to Grow Faith that Overcomes Obstacles
The Modern Pilgrim #31- After much wandering, separated from the Good Shepherd’s group, Pilgrim is delighted to have found them again. Just as she settles back into her place, the Good Shepherd leads them that evening to the banks of…
Faith and Courage Grow in the Wilderness
The Modern Pilgrim #24 Pilgrim is starting to appreciate the quiet of the wilderness with the Good Shepherd. It’s so much easier to hear his voice and she’s learning so much about herself and Him. Staying thankful in a desert…
Finding God’s Strength in the Valley of Tears
The Modern Pilgrim #23 in which the desert plains give way to a barren valley. Pilgrim becomes weary and is tempted to turn back. All of us travel through dark, tearful valleys, at times. One moment we walk in a…
Finding God in the Back Side of a Desert.
The Modern Pilgrim #22 Unexpectedly, the Good Shepherd leads the pilgrims into a barren wilderness where the pilgrims must work harder than ever to find food and water. Pilgrim is confused and worried. Why would their dear Shepherd invite them…
Thriving in the Coronavirus Forest
The Modern Pilgrim # 15- Pilgrim is lost in a dense forest. When we all started this whole coronavirus deal weeks ago, none of us imagined an annoying woodland of scrub trees (easy to cut down) might grow into a…
How to Find and Maintain Authentic Friendships- Part One
The Modern Pilgrim- Part Three- In Which Pilgrim Finds True Companions “God has a bigger vision for our friendships than we can even begin to understand.” Angela Sackett Friendships are tricksy. When you decide to be an all-out, on…
Jesus, Friend of the Lonely
The Modern Pilgrim’s Journey- Pilgrim Finds Himself Alone Going deeper with God can be costly and lonely. In my younger ministry years, I didn’t want to pay a price or be alone. Every time God revealed a new understanding of…
Encouragement for When All is Not Calm and All is Not Bright
Sometimes lyrics to Christmas carols get stuck in my throat. They can’t climb over the lump triggered by certain phrases. “And ye beneath life’s crushing load,” from “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear,” has messed me up when my life…
God’s Love Is Unchanging Even When We Can’t Hear His Voice
Do you ever struggle to hear God’s voice or know his will for your situation? I struggled with the idea that God spoke clearly to others but not me. By faith, I knew he unconditionally adored me, but at times…
Dancing With Your Critics
Special note: This is a chapter excerpted from a book I’m working on entitled, “Mountains and Minefields- Survival Stories from Veterans of the Trenches of Ministry.” I thought my blog followers might also enjoy reading it. Dancing with Your Critics…
