October 7, 2024 Lambs raised on a bottle can surprise you with their behavior after they are weaned. Some of them stay loyal, coming to me even when I don’t have any treats to offer. Some are stubborn, doing exactly as they please, which makes them inconsistent leaders for the flock. Others act like I…
2024 October 6 To move away from the destructive habits inside us, Jesus points to holistic values that elevate our thinking—wisdom and not just facts. Creating our personal image in our own eyes is not the same as being a mirror of who God designed us to be. Rediscover how a perfect human being would…
2024 October 5 Where does my hope come from? The psalmist’s cry refocused once more on what sustains life. Our senses and minds need an eternal focal point. Unfortunately, dreams about what’s ahead can get crowded out in life’s competing traffic jam. Feelings within ourselves mess up our perception. Taking time to direct our attention…
2024 October 4 I get frustrated when something I worked hard at has come to nothing. It takes different forms for each of us, but mine are lambs I’ve fought to keep alive, but sickness came, and then they wither like a plant. For this particular lamb, I spent time doing nighttime feeding, figuring out…
2024 October 3 There was lots of action yesterday at YWAM Kona. Hundreds of students landed at the nearby airport and were given rides on our 15-passenger vans to Ohana Court, where they met their school staff and classmates. It’s an all hands on deck situation for YWAM staff, each who is a volunteer, raising…
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2024 September 28 Sheep truly make me work hard. Yet this time, Dixie helped a lot more. She’s a lot more eager and is becoming braver. Her confusion comes when some of the sheep don’t move at all. But if they run, you can tell she’s happy. My ability to communicate with her took a…