As we approach Easter, many Christians begin to think more intentionally about reflection, repentance, and prayer. After the crazy season of Christmas, and the never-ending feeling of winter, I need something to offer a little hope…light…and peace into my life again.  Historically, the weeks leading up to Easter have often been called Lent*—a season marked by fasting and spiritual discipline within certain church traditions. As a Protestant, and particularly within the Baptist tradition, I do not observe Lent as a…

Several years ago I found myself in a deep, dark place. Depression had floated into my life like a black cloud. I tried all of the things to “do” – prayed more, studied more, served more. None of that helped during that season.  5-Minute Devotional on Trusting God in the Valley Only when I began to live one day at a time did I realize that certain seasons aren’t about outward growth at all. That dark season was about planting…