Don’t Honk Your Own Horn

Don’t Honk Your Own Horn

The room was chilled, but Jay* was not. Singing a soft tune, his caregiver wiped his feverish brow and helped him pull the blanket aside from his bony frame. When he opened his eyes and saw us standing near his bed, the grimace of pain etched on his face faded into a...
Sponsored for New Life

Sponsored for New Life

Shelley and I recently spent several weeks in Minnesota for her scheduled return to Mayo Clinic. Long hours at the clinic left her exhausted, so we didn’t venture out much for extracurricular activities. The highlights of our trip were the divine appointments God set...
The Fog of Processing

The Fog of Processing

Our SUV was packed to the brim—all the comforts of home were tucked in tightly to make our three-week stay in a hotel a bit more pleasant. The first thing we loaded were two boxes of Shelley’s latest book, Spotless, to give away during this trip. Pulling out of the...
A Tankful of Hope

A Tankful of Hope

It was another busy day in 3ABN’s pastoral department. So many hurting souls! As I disconnected from one call, another immediately rang on my extension. Answering, I said, “Pastoral, may I help you?” “Yes, I hope so. My name is Joan* and I’m so very tired. I have...
Make Your Call and Election Sure

Make Your Call and Election Sure

It’s fascinating to me how the Lord can create such a strong bond between His children who have never met, but have communicated from the heart in phone conversations. I’ve been blessed now for nearly 20 years to develop deep friendships with many who call the 3ABN...
Ambassadors of Christ Ride for His Brand

Ambassadors of Christ Ride for His Brand

What do we do with information received over the “gossip hotline”—especially when it involves a new employer, and your Christian reputation could be at stake? As I filtered through the many requests of the young female caller, that question turned out to be the lump...