Have you ever had a season when you keep hearing the same message over and over again? You know, when the lyrics on the radio seem to match the road-side billboard and the Sunday sermon and the topic of conversation among your friends? It is as if you’re in a movie where everything is scripted. …
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Outside
“Go outside and PLAY!” These were the words of my frustrated dad one summer day when I was six. My best friend, Steffy, was nowhere to be found and I would much rather get lost in one of my favorite books or color pretty pictures than go outside alone. Outside was boring. Outside was lonely. Outside was bleh. But …
Beauty
I bought flowers today. They were the first thing that greeted me as I entered the store. Cheerily inviting me to come near and smell their sweetness. To gaze upon their vibrant colors. To wonder in their delicate creation. Such a wide array of beauty! Then I heard the snarl…”Beauty is a luxury.” And the …
Cultivating Thankfulness
Let the peace of Christ keep you in tune with each other, in step with each other. None of this going off and doing your own thing. And cultivate thankfulness. Let the Word of Christ—the Message—have the run of the house. Give it plenty of room in your lives. Instruct and direct one another using …
Connection
Connection. It is a term we hear a lot these days. We use those handy cell phones to stay connected to loved ones, world happenings, our schedules, and apps that even help us stay connected to God’s word. Connection. It is a good thing but with a skewed perspective even goods things can become weighty. …
Self-Care
If you are like me, there are times in our lives where we suddenly hit a wall and realize we haven’t taken care of ourselves in a while. Maybe we just need a short nap or maybe we need to schedule that regular doctor visit. Either way, the result of neglecting our needs can pack …
Tools of the Trade
The picture above has held particular significance to me over the past year. The Lord has whispered meanings to my heart for each item pictured, and how it relates to the ministry I offer in my role. Today, the laptop stands out to me. Ahhh, the laptop. As Administrative Assistants, it is the key machine …
Unexpected
A few weeks ago I mentioned to a friend that I would be taking some vacation time in early October and her immediate response was with a sincere, “I’m going to start praying for you now.” It is no secret around the office that my past few vacations have included less-than-idyllic scenarios of expensive car …
The Why
I was recently challenged to stop, quiet my heart, and ask God to reconfirm His calling in me. Honestly, it came as a bit of a surprise. I didn’t realize that I’d been so busy doing that I hadn’t reconnected with the Lord recently about the why behind the doing. The challenge came from a heart that has seen …
One
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the importance of the “one.” The power of one can inspire and motivate another “one” into something bigger than either of them can accomplish individually. To be brave. To be kind. To be strong. To be loving. To be thoughtful. To be adventurous. To be excellent. That is …
You Are Adored 