I knew I had to go back. S had been on my mind all night. It had been especially cool, and I remembered her tank top and shorts. I put some snacks and a sweatshirt in a bag and headed downtown with the kids. I drove around looking for S, walked the circuit of blocks where she'd been, and never saw ...
Read More > about Truth from a homeless teenager in a valley
Blog
A divine encounter with a fellow valley traveler
I was going to declare a "silent month" here on Come Have a Peace. Because of major transitions in our lives and because I'm leaving for INDIA this week (Keep reading ... I'll share more), I just thought it would be better. I wanted to give myself some space, as I anticipated a bit of a valley. But ...
Read More > about A divine encounter with a fellow valley traveler
How God comforts us and redeems our valleys
As a veil of darkness covers those who walk in a valley, they risk slowly losing sight of their value. With limited vision and waning light, the sojourner gradually believes they have little to contribute or difference to make. While Evil enjoys the process of marginalizing us in times of distress, ...
Read More > about How God comforts us and redeems our valleys
Is a man the answer to your valley?
Marriage is great, but it's not heaven. Despite the fact that a lot of modern couples choose to skip the vows and just cohabitate, a lot of women still envision married life as heaven on earth, the thing they live for (aka an idol). I'm guessing Christian women fall into this category even more than ...
Read More > about Is a man the answer to your valley?
Fall Colors Chicken Salad Recipe
There are few things I love more than picnics, and FALL picnics are the best. This recipe for Fall Colors Chicken Salad is a new one I've been working on, and we really love it. It has a sweetness to it, but it's hearty enough to make the guys at my table happy. You might be surprised by the ...
Read More > about Fall Colors Chicken Salad Recipe