Perspective on What Matters Most (Matthew 22:36-40)
Having just traveled a few states to work in the summer heat, it was admirable how upbeat the youth were. Their mission trip involved hard work laboring to repair homes and make helpful upgrades. They... Read more
Have you ever told someone a story, only to have them remind you they were there? Sometimes, while we’re talking, we forget to whom we are speaking: of course we remember their identity at a... Read more
#2021goodlist (idea from the fantastic Laura Wifler – check out the hashtags for others!) Songs like “All of Our Tomorrows” help me trust God through today and “Feels Like Home” that help me slow down,... Read more
“But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.'” (Luke 2:10) Most of the time, we’re waiting on good news... Read more
“Choose two words to describe yourself.” I cringe when this common prompt arises. Being quite literal, I immediately think of the exceptions and nuances to an answer. One of my adverbs might be “organized.” However,... Read more
As the holiday season and Black Friday in particular approaches, I’m reminded that we are by nature promoters. In the coming weeks, we’re likely to tell family and friends about the brands we like, the... Read more
One of my best friends recently remarked that “we seem to think of obedience and disobedience as merely works, not worship.” This stopped me in my tracks. I tend to see obedience as an action... Read more
You look around and nothing seems promising. The only way ahead, it would seem, is to keep trudging along. It feels wrong and it sounds hopeless. No opportunities have come up and you’re running out... Read more
If someone walked up to you and addressed you as “Lord” or “God of the universe,” I suspect you’d think it absurd. Most of us would never claim to be God or mistake ourselves as... Read more
Reading straight through Scripture, I knew the book of Job was coming next. Sighing to my husband, I began to prepare myself. Job is one of those books that I stiffen up reading. His story... Read more