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…
A Whisper for the Weary
Elijah was weary. Not just a little weary – the kind of weary where fear is dictating, and doubt speaks loudest. We know this because Elijah didn’t just contemplate running…
Listening, Leaning In, and Letting Go
Ever had a time when the same Bible verse kept popping up everywhere? You hear it in the sermon, read it in the devotion, and a friend talks about it….
Wherever You Are
Even the darkness is not dark to You,And the night is as bright as the day.Darkness and light are alike to you. – David Wherever you are – God is…