Four Responses to the LIGHT of Christmas
What is the darkest place you have been? When I think of darkness, I think of the first time I arrived in Liberia, driving to our lodging at night. In…
We are Free. Let’s Live Like it!
Have you ever felt trapped? Stuck? Like you had nowhere to go, and there was no way out? One night, when I lived next door to my parents, a bird…
There is a Time for Silence
There is an appointed time for everything. There is a time for every event under heaven—A time to give birth and a time to die; a time to plant and…
Lessons from Abigail: Learning to Maximize Your Influence
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. — King Solomon Too often, we equate one’s ability to make an impact with one’s position or…
A Missing Christmas Tradition: Learning More about Advent
I, like most of you, have Christmas traditions I follow each Christmas season. I enjoy pulling out decorations and brightening up my home with Christmas cheer. Baking, eating good food,…
Better Together
“Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor.” – King Solomon One of the biggest lies we can believe is that I must do…
Stepping Out Into Your Calling
“Calling” is one of those words that people interpret in many different ways. Some think of calling as being set apart for ministry; some believe all people have a calling….
Faith and Failure
When leading a job interview, I like to ask something along these lines, “Describe a time when you put a lot of work and effort into a project, and then…
Mixed Emotions
Human emotions are a powerful thing – so powerful they change our perspective and shape our actions. Emotions can teach us and help us grow, but they can also overshadow…
A Promise of Renewal
I am amazed by the visual transformation of the world each spring. Outside my front window is a large hydrangea plant. What is a vibrant plant in the summer is…