Weekly Devotionals Down, But Not Out 2 | 7 | 2012 The tiny ice crystals cut through my face like shards of broken glass.  The snow was coming down so hard it created a wall between me and the bottom of the hill.  The wind was so strong it began to push me up hill.  This is my memory of what it was like to ski at Lutsen Mountain for the first time over 7 years ago on my honeymoon.... Aligning With the Vision 1 | 25 | 2012 During the night Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and begging him, "Come over to Macedonia and help us". After Paul had seen the vision, we got ready at once to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them. (Acts 16:9-10).... Remembering Our Past  1 | 19 | 2012 Three weeks. It took me three weeks before I finally had a chance to sit down long enough to write the first "weekly" devotional of 2012.  Sometimes life just moves at that pace doesn't it.  Thankfully, before 2011 came to an end, I took some time to sit down and reflect....  Our Christmas Gift 12 | 20 | 2011 There isn't much time left.  If you haven't finished your Christmas shopping by now, then maybe I caught you just in time.  There isn't much time left.  Every 45 seconds a child dies needlessly in Africa from a disease that could have been prevented and treated.  Every 45 seconds a child dies.... A Heart of Compassion 12 | 13 | 2011 I noticed the man earlier, but I was in too much of a hurry to stop and pick him up.  Besides, I was heading in the opposite direction and to be honest, he looked a little rough.  On the way back to the office I noticed the man for a second time.  He hadn't made it very far and I suddenly had a ....