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During times of crisis or tragedy, something unique happens to our vision. Hard times or difficult events both tend to sharpen focus, demanding our attention. These moments, seasons or years seem to drown out superfluous noise, causing our vision to turn from those non-essentials of life to the things that matter. I don’t enjoy tragedy or crisis and don’t relish…

If we are honest, we have all asked the question “Where was God when . . . ?” at least once in our lives. Few of us have escaped an experience of life-numbing pain, suffering or death which left us in a void. What we needed was a fresh perspective: a new foundation, anchor or understanding of God.  Several years…

This is a guest blog by one of our “missionary kids” that has some great insights in the midst of crisis. I appreciate Shaela’s transparency as well as her sweet relationship with Jesus and her family. Her parents, Gary and Sandy Parker, have been good friends of mine for over 20 years and have served the Lord faithfully in Brazil.…

The tragic school shooting in Chardon, Ohio probably left you with the same gaping hole in your gut as it did mine. My first knowledge of the shooting came through a prayer request on twitter. I instantly Googled the name of the town and watched the internet newscast, praying that it was not as bad as had been reported. But…

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