Tag Archives: patience

John sums up all that can be said about God with a word that has many facets and meanings—love! “Anyone who loves is a child …

It is my privilege, once in a while, to take my four-year-old granddaughter for a walk. Penelope Rose is the adopted Down Syndrome child of …

My mother always owned a Christmas cactus. It was often tucked away in a cool spare bedroom during the fall, thus nurtured for blooming. So …

“Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. And the Scriptures give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for …

One morning, I got caught hurrying again. I was on my way to coach our college football team. As usual, I’d tried to cram too …

Patience is not one of those virtues that people are dying to display. Usually, we want more noble virtues such as love, peace, or wisdom. …

Reminiscent of grandma doing 50 in the fast-people-only lane, my slow-pokiness in all things spiritual has frustrated me for as long as I can remember. …

Seasoned by years of experience, I’d had my share of memorable teaching encounters but none quite matched this one. It began in a routine manner: …

Before my sophomore year in college, I managed to get a job at the Puyallup Fair, a popular event in the Puget Sound area. I …

“Will that be all?” Smiling, I motioned toward the plate of food. Without glancing up, the older gentleman rummaged through his worn wallet. I sat …