The Conversion of a Praying Skeptic

The Conversion of a Praying Skeptic

  Chapel Message August 19, 2023   Months ago, when asked about bringing a devotional for chapel, I immediately sensed what I should share. However, I tried to shift to two other ideas these past few weeks. In each case, the Holy Spirit drew me back to the issue...
The Sufficiency of Jesus

The Sufficiency of Jesus

A Couple of weeks ago, I read Tish Harrison Warren’s excellent book Prayer in the Night.  In her writing, Warren is lovably—and, from a Baptist perspective, annoyingly—Anglican, which allows her to read her own spiritual journey through the lens of the church’s...
Lockdowns and Empty Tanks

Lockdowns and Empty Tanks

“Sorry ma’am. But you can’t leave. We’re on lockdown.” After traveling to Fort Worth to view an art exhibit called “From Heaven to Earth,” these words seemed out of place. But I did as I was told and took a seat in the common area. After texting my husband not to...
How To Get Ahead as a Leader: Effort or Grace

How To Get Ahead as a Leader: Effort or Grace

Leaders are usually at the front of a line, movement, or organization. How they get there is the topic of this blog post. My focus through this short series will be biblical characters who either sought to lead or someone or something outside their control launched...