The Foolish and the Wise
As I read today’s scripture verse, a short conversation comes to mind. I met a very accomplished physician. He was a nice man and easy to get along with, but he was used to being the smartest person...
Author: Lindsey Zarob
Who Was Simon the Tanner?
One of the first things my husband and I did when we became empty nesters was to go on a tour of Israel. It was awe-inspiring! Walking where the Bible stories took place brought them to life and...
Every Star Brightens the Sky
When was the last time you gazed at a sky full of stars? I get the privilege of serving in the woods all summer at Camp Paradise. Evening campfires are always special for campers, but even more so...
Leftovers
A few weeks ago, a friend of my husband's offered to donate some apples to the Care Center. He called a leader, who called another leader, and then an email went out to volunteers asking for help the...
In Weakness Strength
Personally, I preferred roaming the still, empty book stacks of university libraries. At that time, my now thinning hair was long and scraggly. I was 18 when I asked myself, "What do you want to be?"...
Thank God for other believers.
Throughout my life, there have been times when I called out to prayer—or lifted up something He put on my heart—and I expected Him to respond quickly. When He didn’t move how I hoped within...
Play Ball
Every summer, a somewhat sleepy town in upstate New York comes alive as droves of families from all over the country bring their 12-year-old sons to play baseball in Cooperstown.
How long?
When my life is challenging or overwhelming, my impulse is to run. It was just after a season of tremendous grief, caring for my dad, and logistics after his passing that I ran away from the north to...
Stay Close to El Shama
It’s tempting to stop praying. Or never to start. The idea of speaking from the heart into the void makes no earthly sense. Why bother breaking the silence? If I need something, go get it.