The Gift That Satisfies
We have an unfortunate tendency of focusing on gaining satisfaction, especially during the Christmas season. From gift-giving to maintaining traditions “just so,” we seem to... Read more
Tag: Jesus
O Come Next Year Immanuel
“At that time Mary got ready and hurried…” –Luke 1:39 Now that’s a line in the Biblical Christmas account we can relate to! Get ready.... Read more
O Little Town of Mayhem
It seems Bethlehem was busy the night Jesus was born. Many people were traveling for the census, so Joseph and Mary found no traditional lodging.... Read more
10 Ways Smartphones are the Adult Version of Invisible Friends
Remember when you were five and had an invisible friend? It’s pretty normal, with an estimated 37% of kids hanging out with friends that don’t... Read more
Shutting Down Over-Productivity
Lord knows I’m a planner and producer. Productivity could be my middle name. I’ve got files and folders physical and digital stretching my future hopes... Read more
Grappling with Sanctification
I was sitting on a sofa best described as peach in color, though I’ve never seen a peach that hue. The almost bare walls looked... Read more
What The Millennial Generation Needs to Know About the Goal of Faith
For many millennials entering adulthood, the truth that we all compete for a prize is a shock. Painted high on the concrete wall of my... Read more
Remember When You First Heard about Jesus?
Do you remember when you first heard about Jesus? Or God? Or church? I mean the first, first time. When the words were brand new... Read more
If You Love to Read or Write…
I’m not a spotlight person. My happy place is the softly lit corner with a book and a friend to share it with. Or the... Read more
Letting Joy Last
I had good news. A bunch of it, actually. It seemed the Lord decided to bless my husband and I immensely all at once, in... Read more