Let me say a word to those who have battled and contended for years. I know this struggle well. I’ve fought for full healing from the effects of Lyme disease for over three decades. These symptoms have...
As Christians, we are prone to characterize our battles as good versus evil. Of course, this is easy for us to process. It is how we make sense of the narratives in our heads. Like the shows or movies we watch, we tend to think of battles as...
A few days before our annual church conference, I was sitting at my desk preparing the message I was going to preach that week. Immediately after I sat down to write, I felt this horrible sensation in my chest. It felt like heartburn at first, but it was so overwhelmingly…
As believers, we are called to develop habits and rhythms that cultivate holiness. These practices must find their source in God, be sustained in us through His Spirit, grow us in godly character, and be...
I was sitting with three women in Winter Park, Florida, who had honestly taken my breath away. They had me grinning and giggling as they talked about their daughters’ favorite skincare routines, the best concerts they’d been to that year, and what they’d packed out to wear, all the while…
Our first child, Rhonda, was three years old when I had an ovary removed. The doctor said I had endometriosis and advised me to focus on enjoying my daughter because I probably wouldn’t be able to conceive any more children. My heart sank. I longed to have a son. I…
At some point in life, all of us find ourselves asking the question, “What do I do now?” It often comes in times of crisis or loss. It could be a divorce, the loss of a job, or, in my case, the death of a loved one. It’s a question…
Originally written on November 10, 2009 People who are not walking in the spiritual freedom Christ offers (Gal. 5:1) are battling inner turmoil and have no peace. They are plagued with fear, greed, guilt and the like. But it doesn’t have to be this way. I have learned a few…
Originally published June 19, 2016. Today is Father’s Day. There’s no doubt that many dads here and around the world deserve to be celebrated. Sadly, not everyone has a father to celebrate. In fact, fatherlessness is a major reason for many of society’s failures. I personally understand the negative…
LIFE’s beloved Christmas Shoe Project is a picture of genuine joy. It is giving the gift of new shoes to a child in need. It is a beautiful expression of the Father’s Heart.
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The 2026 Keepsake Box Set will become a meaningful heirloom to you and your family. Inside this custom green display box, you'll find five vibrant glass shoe ornaments: the limited-edition 2026 green-and-red duo, plus four additional colors (green, red, yellow, light blue).