His sheep follow Him because they know His voice. John 10:4 (NIV) A few weeks ago, I received the galley of my first manuscript, Call to Love. For a traditionally published author, this is an exciting time. After several rounds of edits, this is the last opportunity for the author to review each and every word, punctuation – or lack thereof – and note gross errors. My brain suited up in ‘search and destroy’ mode and I started reading. Word by word. Line by line. And all looke

I will give you the treasures of darkness, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the Lord, the God of Israel Who summons you by name. Isaiah 45:3 No one puts on their Christmas list: Give me darkness. I really, really desire more darkness. But, for me, spiritual maturity hasn’t come during sunny seasons when things are going well. Re-visiting last week’s scene with the shepherds… There were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over