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My family and I are in the middle of a journey. We are traveling to various places around the world sharing ‘Heartbreakingly Beautiful’ with friends old and new. In the midst of our physical travel, I am aware of a new lesson that aspires to permeate deeply into the heart of my spiritual journey. The […]

This week we are focusing in on the ONE THING that really matters – the ONLY THING in life that really counts – Jesus Christ and His Kingdom. But if you are anything like me, although I desire to focus consistently in this direction, my eyes, ears and heart often wander elsewhere and I end

I find myself in need of an extra a good dose of strength this week. How about you? I am not ashamed to admit that at this moment I am weak and feeling completely ‘undone’. You see, I am writing from Thailand where I am visiting an HIV/AIDS orphanage and hospice with my family. We

This week we have been exploring the idea that there is much treasure to be unearthed as we journey through times of hardship. Mostly, this treasure is found on our hands and knees! If you would like to dig deeper this week and discover some more exquisite, lasting treasure, please check out some more clues

The year Beth was sick we were given a gift of a hot air balloon ride over the city of Melbourne to watch the sunrise. It was indeed a spectacular sight and we were privileged to behold a different perspective on our city than the one we usually see from the ground. For a moment

There are many references in the Bible to the wonderful relationship we have been given as children of God. (See John 1:12 for a powerful example.) Jesus had much to say about being a child in relation to God and His Kingdom. For instance, “I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your sins

I keep going back to one of my very favorite Bible verses – the amazing promises in Isaiah 61:3 that give us great insight into the restorative powers of God. This week we have been looking at what it means to be ‘royal and dignified’ as children of God – our rightful place and identity

Let’s be honest… when we are suffering, it is far easier to take than to give isn’t it! Yet the example of Jesus’ life and His sacrificial death points us in another radical direction. Jesus’ followers are called to BE Givers, not takers in life. When considering these matters, we need to remember that there

In 1887, following an evangelistic meeting held by Dwight L. Moody, a young man stood to share his story in an after-service testimony meeting. As he was speaking, it became clear to many that he knew little about the Bible or acceptable Christian doctrine. His closing lines, however, spoke volumes to seasoned and new believers

As I wrote chapter 19 in Heartbreakingly Beautiful back in 2011, Beth had been living in her real Home for five months. Judy Evans, the friend I mentioned earlier who also gave her glorious hair to Jesus as an offering, joined Beth in their eternal Home during this time. Like Beth, Judy was known for