The Wonderful “Smallness” of Christmas

When we first moved to Hungary in 1996, we shopped in small local stores. Over the years, however, "megastores" and malls popped up around the city. These changes reflected the notion that "bigger is better." I missed those small stores and the...

Growing in Child-Likeness – Protecting My Heart

Dear children, keep away from anything that might take God's place in your hearts. 1 John 5:21 NLT I thought that the maturing process as a child involved moving from dependence on my parents to personal independence, but I have come to realize that godly maturity...

Alone with God

But when He was alone with His own disciples, He explained everything. Mark 4:34 NIV Sunday worship is vital to my faith, and small groups help me find the integration of my faith within community. But it is when I am alone with God when all the nooks and crannies of...

Letting It Go

Holding on requires letting go. For instance, to pick up my grandson, I must first put down the book that is in my hand. Grasping the things that matter in life requires releasing my grip on the things that don't matter. This same concept applies to my journey of...

Why Is It Important To Watch The Whole Movie?

Sometimes I judge a movie by its title, by the opinions of others, or by watching the trailer. I never really know the movie however, until I have actually seen it. Sometimes I find that people make judgments about God the same way – from the title...