The father saw the small figure from a distance and squinted his eyes in the direction. Could it be true? “That cannot be,” he thought. However, he knew it in his heart: God had answered his prayers. Without the slightest hesitation, his feet started moving toward the dirty, raggedy figure walking in his direction. The father’s slow steps turned into a sprint as his heart pounded in his chest. Arms open wide and without a second thought, the father took the young man into his arms. Tears Continue Reading
Interview with Lee Strobel (Author of The Case for Christ)
Lee and Patricia talk about his latest book and movie, The Case for Heaven. Listen to it on the God-Sized Stories podcast or Watch it on Patricia's YouTube Channel. Lee Strobel is probably the most famous Atheist-turned-Christian in the world. After probing the evidence for Jesus for nearly two years, Lee became a Christian in 1981. His story is told in his book The Case for Christ, which became a movie in 2017. He is a former award-winning legal editor of The Chicago Tribune and a New Continue Reading
New Year Reflections from “The Bishop’s Wife” {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
Are you doing more and enjoying it less? Growing up, I often heard, “Idle hands are the devil’s workshop.” It took me a while to realize the devil also uses busyness to steal, kill, and destroy. The 1947 Christmas movie The Bishop’s Wife challenges the idea that more work, higher status, and impressive achievements mean a better life. After being promoted to bishop, a clergyman, played by David Niven, loses his joy and sacrifices almost everything else in the pursuit of success. In trying Continue Reading
Could Lack of Purpose be Stealing your Joy? {The Atlanta Journal Constitution}
{Recharge Wednesday LINKUP Party opens below at 6 am on Wednesday - March 4} Miguel de Unamuno was a Spanish writer, philosopher, and professor of Greek and Classics at the University of Salamanca, where he later became rector. In one of his essays, he tells about the Roman aqueduct found in the city of Segovia, in his country, Spain. The aqueduct, built in 109 A.D., remained actively carrying fresh water from the mountains to the city for eight centuries, quenching the thirst of nearly Continue Reading
Welcome the Valley {It’s where you will grow} – The Atlanta Journal Constitution
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” King David – Psalm 23 There are no official records of when King David wrote the most quoted Psalm in Scriptures, but the depth of its metaphorical language suggests the writings of an older, seasoned man. There is a tone of submissive, quiet confidence which suggests a heart that has been tested by many trials and proven the faithfulness of God, time Continue Reading
Cherish Your Loved Ones… and Live with NO Regrets {The Atlanta Journal Constitution}
I barely turn off the car engine and I hear the loud barks echoing from inside the house. As I come in, the usual ritual starts: Our miniature Schnauzer jumps up and down, crying and wagging her tail, showing the extent of her love and devotion. No, I haven’t been gone for weeks or even days. My trip to the grocery store took less than an hour this time. Indeed, it doesn’t matter how long I am gone, nor if I accidentally step on her pawn, my dog’s display of affection has never changed for Continue Reading
