I grew up as a pastor’s kid. I am also adopted. My birth mom was only a teenager when she had me.  She was in an abusive marriage with an alcoholic. In order to give me a better life, my birth mother and biological dad thought it in my best interest to be given to a family who could better care for me than they could.  I was adopted by a Pastor...

“Fill ‘er up.” “Yes, sir.” As a high school student, my first job was a mystifying experience. I was officially a gas emissions technician, but you would recognize me as the guy walking up to your car to fill your gas tank.  If you were really nice, I might have even washed your windows. “Hey, can you check the fluids?” What...

Going through a tough time? Connect with a mentor for a supportive voice. In times of disappointment, heartache, sickness or discontent when the storms of life are raging all around God sometimes feels very far away.  We can start to wonder why He let this happen, or why He isn’t doing something, right now, to stop it or fix it.  He could...

Have a specific prayer on your heart this Lent season? Share your requests with a mentor. For many of us, our churches have moved away from the more austere traditions of the past. Our pastors don’t wear suits.  Our worship teams have drummers and you can download a podcast of the sermon.   In many ways church has become more relaxed and...

My new computer arrived. I was so excited, I eagerly opened the box. Then I suddenly felt overwhelmed and confused.  I glanced at the manual and realized it only complicated my confusion. At that point I knew the answer was to call an expert. Many new believers have experienced the joy of receiving Christ but are left feeling overwhelmed and...

Much has been written about how parents can help lead their children to Christ, but have you ever thought about what role you, a grandparent, can play in leading your grandchildren to Christ? One visitor to our site recently shared her own experience in this area: “I must tell you that after reading the Journey of Joy to my five grandsons,...

How much sweeter could life be if we all had someone to walk side by side with us in this journey called life? As Christian women we can make a huge impact in the workplace because we can provide both spiritual and professional mentoring to other women, saved and unsaved. Kathleen Shaw, the first woman to mentor me professionally, will always...