Here are 10 commandments for planning a retreat with panache!
Women go to retreats be fed and nourished spiritually, as well as for the fellowship. Women love to be in the Bible, so enlist a speaker who is willing to help you lead your group into Scripture. (Can’t find a speaker like that? Then consider using [...]
The Constitutional Convention deadlocked over how large and small states could be represented equally. So troubling grew the dilemma that some delegates gave up and left. Then, on June 28, 1787, 81-year-old Benjamin Franklin stood up to speak. Shortly thereafter, the U.S. Constitution became a reality. As recorded by James Madison, here’s what Franklin said: [...]
How do I know what I know until I see what I say?
Different people process information differently. In general, I need to write what I’m thinking before I get a clear grasp on most things. My prayer life is no different. How about you?
In love for our Lord, in obedience to his command and trusting [...]
Facing difficulty is a huge reality in the Christian life. I don’t mean the day to day struggles like traffic, spilling your coffee, or breaking a shoelace. Those things are easy. I am referring to bigger things like cancer, the loss of a job, or losing a loved one. As God’s people, we know that we [...]
Rest, Relax, Recharge
Summer goes all too quickly! July 4 has arrived, set off its last fire crackers, and departed already! I hope you’ve been making the most of opportunities to visit with your children and grandchildren these past weeks. And I hope you plan to exploit the next few weeks for that purpose, too, enjoying some family [...]