Do We Really Need Another Book about the Church

When I first felt the nudge to write Prayers from the Pews, I asked myself this question: Is there really a need for another book about church? Quickly I answered myself with a resounding, “No!” We don’t need another book about church, we’ve got the best book on church readily […]

One Amazing Summer: When We Make Plans

April 9, 2012.  That was THE date.  I made my checklist and devoted time to finish a big project. March 8, 2012.  Things fell apart.  Major fell apart.  A crisis rocked our extended family and all my plans were set aside, rightly so. Finally, in late June I began working […]

Meet the Pastors’ Wives

I thought I’d introduce you to a few of my pastor wife friends today.  It’s easy to classify us because we all have one-dimensional personalities and are exactly the same all week long as we are for the two hours you see us on Sundays. Teaching Teri … I’m most […]

One Amazing Summer: On Building Walls and Making a Difference

Nehemiah is one of my favorite books of the Bible.  I love Nehemiah’s willingness to be obedient to God and his heart for seeing God’s people reconnected with Him. Why was rebuilding the wall so important?  What difference did it make? The wall represented protection and stability.  At the time […]