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A Snowy Day with a Happy Ending Today school was canceled because of snow and icy roads. It sent me back to a similar day, probably 35 years ago. The roads were bad, but as always, God was good. True story: It was an unusual morning in Anniston, Alabama with steel gray clouds dumping inches...

What does “take every thought captive” mean? Quick Answer: What does “take every thought captive” mean? There are many false teachings that go against the gospel of grace (Acts 20:24). In 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, we’re told to combat these false teachings by taking every thought captive. We’re...

Discovering Your Workplace Sweet Spot It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect. Psalm 18: 32 Sometimes we need guidance over tough terrain, and other times all we really need is some company. Vinita Hampton Wright It’s been said that up to 80% of working men and women...

Don’t Let This Ruin Your Marriage Keep your stupid chocolate bunny! That’s what I heard anyway. Do you ever hear your husband’s words through the filter of your hurt and not the way he intended them? Don’t let this mistake ruin your marriage: Listen with your ears instead of your feelings...

6 Things to Try Before Giving Up On Your Marriage We’ve long understood the pain and perils of relationships characterized by physical and emotional abuse. The toxic and often tragic consequences of abuse between couples are as wide ranging as they are reprehensible. However, there is...

Who Are Your Fellow Conspirators? [ 1 min read ★ ] For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them—Matthew 18:20 For many of us men, our default is go-it-alone. We prefer to work alone, make decisions alone, muscle through struggles alone, get credit for...

A Snowy Day with a Happy Ending Happy Ending Today school was canceled because of snow and icy roads. It sent me back to a similar day, probably 35 years ago. The roads were bad, but as always, God was good. True story: It was an unusual morning in Anniston, Alabama with steel gray clouds...

Why Does How We View Money Matter? If the Bible were written today and judged by what it says about money and possessions, it would never be published. If it were published, it would be mercilessly panned by its reviewers and not see a second printing. When it comes to money and possessions...

Living As An Introvert in a Big, Loud World According to the Meyers-Briggs Personality Inventory, I am an extreme introvert. This did not come as a surprise to me. I have always been what one might call shy. At the age of 68, I am still learning to live as an introvert in a big, loud world...

Minimum Safe Distance [ 1 min read ★ ] Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace—Hebrews 4:16 Have you gotten to where you stay at a “minimum safe distance” from God, for fear of what he might ask—what assignment he might put on your heart, what calling he...

The Creator vs. the created [Jesus or AI] Early in the school year I was required to attend a three hour lecture about AI and the classroom student. It is a new inconvenience that we who teach writing are attempting to deal with. About the time there is a program that will detect the use of...

What Moves Your Heart? [ 1 min read ★ ] . . . give, and it will be given to you—Luke 6:38 When we begin following Jesus Christ, he shapes for us new hearts—just as God promised for Israel: “I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove...

For Richer, for Poorer: How to Steward Money in Marriage The process of discovering God’s countercultural will about money and possessions can both excite and liberate. | Image courtesy of Juan Pablo Serrano/Pexels Were you to survey married couples about their money-management goals, most...

God Will Be With Us As We Walk Into The New Year You shall not go out with haste…for the Lord will go before you, and the God of Israel will be your rear guard. Isaiah 52:12 One of the best ways to leave this year behind is to look toward the coming year with absolute dependence and...

A Year of Highlights: Reflecting on the Past to Move Forward In this blog post, I explore the highlights of the past year on the Lead a Quiet Life blog, reflecting on key moments, spiritual growth, and insights for slowing down and moving forward with intention. The Discipline of an Annual...

The Light at the Core of Christmas Light: image by geralt Darkness to Light When it comes to Christmas, I’m sure every single facet has been explored over and over, dissected, examined, and studied … but the Word is alive, and it can speak to one in different ways at different...

Mary’s Magnificat: A Prophetic Love for the People of God Over the next few days, many of us will gather with friends and family. At some point, gifts will be exchanged. Many of us give gifts because, in this season, we remember the greatest gift we have received—Jesus. Christmas is defined as...

My PostChristmas Meditation on the Passage of Time Never Enough Time Gift shopping–check Packed and mailed gifts to those who live far away–check Elementary Christmas program–check High school Christmas program–check Exams, administered, graded, posted (except for research papers to be...

Eternity and Immutability of God The Eternity and Immutability of God according to Hermann Cremer in The Christian Doctrine of the Divine Attributes, 4:4, pp. 76-81 Kudos to those who are continuing reading this book with me! For those who have not read these pages, please do not comment...

When You’re Just . . . Done [ 1 min read ★ ] Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding—Proverbs 3:5 Is there any belief you’ve simply gotten tired of believing? Is there any belief you’ve held onto, stubbornly, for too long now? We men...