What do you think about when you see the word valley? Do you think of a sparkling stream running through green meadows of wildflowers with sheep grazing contentedly in the sun? Or do you think of a place of suffering that is hopefully temporary in your life? Both are true. The first is what I ...Continue Reading

This week, I’m departing from our usual format. Bear with me, I think you’ll enjoy it. Instead of scripture, I’ve culled some powerful meditations from one of my favorite books. “The strength of Puritan character and life lay in the practice of prayer and meditation.” (1) So writes the blessed ...Continue Reading