“Optimism means expecting the best, but confidence means knowing how to handle the worst.  Never make a move if you … Continue reading When Sonja and I almost became Church Planters

Beware of stopping at trusting God to do something for you.  Most often trusting God = trusting Him to be … Continue reading The Absolutely Best Way to Trust God

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It was Robert Frost who coined the phrase: “Home is the place where, when you have to go there, they … Continue reading A Christmas Meditation—Home