Devotionals

“Enough about me….what do you think about me.”   We laugh, but isn’t it true? I may not say it, but there are times, I think it. Sociologist say we are, by far, the most narcissistic culture. Never before have we built pages around ourselves so others can express how much they “like” us.  And

I put my 4 year-old behind the wheel.  He wasn’t tall enough to hit the pedals, but that was okay because I was.  Being a car guy at such a young age, this was a dream come true.  He revved, revved, revved the engine, and we were off! No, he hasn’t gotten his license yet…

For years, I have been a part of the leadership/writing team here at Whispers & Fringes. Every week I pray, read, study and then write as the Lord leads.  But every so often, as I hit the submit key, I hear the voice of the enemy. ‘Is anyone even going to read what you just

Do you feel like your background limits you from the potential God has for you? Maybe you had a parent that was an alcoholic, or divorced, or struggled with bitterness and anger? It’s hard to believe that your life will end up any different from theirs.    But it doesn’t have to be. In the

If you have lived life long enough, you have probably experienced deep sadness. I know I have. A diagnosis, a betrayal… whatever the cause, you are left engulfed and overwhelmed with sorrow…so much so, you can hardly move. You are not alone. Theologians believe Psalm 3 & 4 were written during one of the darkest

There is a lot about the Israelites journey through the wilderness that sounds difficult but knowing which way to go wasn’t one of them. A cloud by day…a pillar of fire by night.  I wouldn’t mind that for my life too. When I was in my mid 20’s, I remember being confused about some major

Yesterday, I was talking to someone about some things they were worried about. Today, I had to follow my own advice. We all worry about different things…it depends on the season of life we are in or even the time of day. Worry can hit us at any time. The question is what do we

“They are letting people go.”  Words you never want to hear at work.  Hearing this cut our work family to the core.  Confusion and concern hung in the air…who were they keeping and who would leave?  We were suddenly thrust into a whirlwind of uncertainty. I remember being in this season of doubtfulness eight years

Since the day I said “I do,” I began to enjoy the benefits of my mother in law’s cooking. My visits to their home have felt more like a weekend getaway than a trip to the ‘in-laws.’  I enjoy waking up to the smell of my favorite Indian breakfast (pallapam and curry).  After breakfast, the

“Mom, how did you do it?  Raising four kids with no guidebook to tell you what to do?” I was sitting at the kitchen table, and my mom and I were having some special time together.  I was in my early 20’s.  I was about to graduate from college…that time in your life when you