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The Wisdom of Unspoken Words

I’ve come to believe there’s a special kind of wisdom found not only in the words we choose, but also in the words we deliberately leave unspoken—and in recognizing the moment when enough has already been said. Benjamin Franklin once wrote, “Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far…
When the Heart Gets Stirred

Scripture Focus: “He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.” — Proverbs 16:32 Have you ever noticed that two people can experience the exact same situation and respond completely differently? One shrugs it off. The other carries it around for…
The Same Center

Approximate reading time: 8–10 minutes (This is a little longer than most.) When we think of pride, most of us picture someone with an oversized ego. We imagine arrogance, boasting, self-promotion, and a constant need to be recognized. Pride seems easy enough to spot because it usually makes a lot of noise. Insecurity, on the…
The Light We Were Made For

I’ve tried to imagine the brightness of heaven, but somewhere along the way my imagination simply runs out of road. John writes, “The city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof” (Revelation 21:23).…
The Heart’s True Home

Peace is not foundwhen life settlesand every troubling voicegrows quiet. It enters when Christascends the thronewithin the heart— when His wordcarries more weightthan the news we fear, when His promisesspeak louderthan the questionswe cannot answer, and when His presencebecomes more certainthan everythingwe can see. Storms may still gather,and circumstancesmay raise their voices, but they can…
The Silver Beneath the Soot

Scripture Focus: “And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver… and shall purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the LORD an offering in righteousness.” — Malachi 3:3 Long before wheelchairs, oxygen tubing, and frequent doctors’ appointments became part of my daily life, I loved wandering through thrift…
Higher Than My Thoughts

Scripture Focus: “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord.” — Isaiah 55:8 Have you ever tried to put together a puzzle without looking at the picture on the box? At first, it may seem simple enough. You find the corner pieces, separate the colors, and confidently…
The Danger of “Good Enough”

Have you ever found yourself wanting something for another person more than they seem to want it for themselves? Perhaps you’ve watched someone remain in a relationship that continually hurts them, or you’ve encouraged a friend to pursue an opportunity they keep talking themselves out of. Maybe you’ve prayed earnestly for someone to draw closer…
The Measure of Love

True love nurtures growth. It doesn’t simply accept someone as they are and leave them there. It patiently encourages what’s good, gently corrects what’s harmful, extends grace when grace is needed, and quietly draws out the very best in the one it loves. When I stop and think about it, isn’t that exactly how Christ…
Retired… or Reassigned?

I once read a quote often attributed to Benjamin Franklin that has lingered in my mind for years: “Many people die at twenty-five and aren’t buried until they are seventy-five.” Whether he actually said it or not, the thought is sobering. It made me wonder if something similar can happen spiritually among Christians. I’ve noticed…