Desire of nations
December 12, 2025
The words of familiar Christmas hymns, like O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, can become a prayer when we take them to heart. … More Desire of nations
Tag: life in exile
A Feast
December 10, 2025
This is an excerpt from my new Advent devotional, When You Don’t Feel Like Celebrating. Isaiah pulls our attention to the great feast the Lord is preparing. … More A Feast
Christmas Fog
December 5, 2025
Are you feeling in a fog this Christmas? Overwhelmed with parties and gift-shopping? Spend a silent night with God. … More Christmas Fog
A Christmas Poem
December 1, 2025
I pray that this poem I wrote in 1999 will inspire you to pray for the nations to know the Savior this Christmas Season. … More A Christmas Poem
Gravestones and Social Security
November 28, 2025
The grief walk brings both unexpected duties and blessed reunions. … More Gravestones and Social Security
Trusting
November 26, 2025
Corrie ten Boom understood all about what it means to “trust the engineer.” In the dark days of grief, I too learned and continue to learn how to trust the Lord, the Engineer of my life. … More Trusting
O Death, Where is Your Victory?
November 21, 2025
Carol reflects on how death has been swallowed up in victory through Christ as she reflects a decade later on the loss of her husband. … More O Death, Where is Your Victory?
An Answer Found
November 17, 2025
When Muslims ask questions, God, knowing their hearts, orchestrates ways for them to find answers, by using us. … More An Answer Found
Focus in the Frailty
November 14, 2025
Has life knocked the wind out of your faith? Are you struggling when evil seems to gain the upper hand in the life of those you love? Focus on Jesus. … More Focus in the Frailty
No longer two, but one
November 12, 2025
Finding your way after loss can be difficult, especially when you shared so much in life and ministry. I’m thankful God spoke through His Word and others to guide me along the way. … More No longer two, but one