Have you ever stuck your foot in your mouth while trying to encourage someone? I sure have. It can be hard to know what to say when someone is hurting. I remember when my friend was distraught at a contest judge who unfairly disqualified our team’s entry because...
Christian Living
The Third Act = Pioneering A Movement
This lady loves Jesus, fun, and the thrill of a new approach! She is organized, thinks things through, and does not allow anything, including dust, to fall through the cracks.
Are You Utilizing Teamwork In Your Life?
Who could have imagined that the entire world would share the experience we are having today? In many ways, I feel a lot closer to people around the world as this pandemic has touched each of our lives in some way. Due to the speed of modern communication, we...
Shaping Community
Earlier this month I walked through the doors of a beautiful home where I was going to be officiating a wedding. When I entered the home the grandfather of the groom extended his hand to greet me. My reaction took me off guard: my eyes filled with tears. ...
I Thought I Saw You
Lately, I have found my heart to be very heavy. There is so much fear, hatred, and division in the world. Some days I try to ignore it, other days it is too heavy to carry and my knees and my heart buckle under the pressure of its weight. Maybe you have...
How Has Quarantine Changed You?
We are in a unique season right now. It’s not just our country that’s experiencing the pandemic. It’s the whole world! While countries around the world have locked down, I feel a sense of connectedness to places far away that I have never felt before. ...
The Quest For Joy
From what I am seeing on the news and social media, this quarantine is affecting everyone quite differently. I am able to work from home, so you would think my introverted self would be thrilled! That is true, I love to be at home, yet I also live with 4 other...
Hope Is Here
We are living in unique times. One day, I can be full of hope and gratitude only to wake up the next day with a hopeless and weary feeling. Life is full of surprises, but there is a constant in the midst of the unknown or craziness. This week is known as Holy Week,...
In The Midst Of The Storm
Everyday life changes for us a little bit more. We are used to our normal fast pace and our consistent routines. In the past 7 days it has all changed. Things that we took for granted a week ago are suddenly rare commodities. Toilet paper, baby wipes, cleaning...