We Get Better – Week Six
When I purchased my home, the kitchen included appliances that far exceeded the quality found in my previous rental. I only had one complaint – I wished my fancy fridge…
We Get Better – Week Two
When I was a teenager, the males in my family thoroughly enjoyed the fire pit on our property. While you could find them burning things all year round, I am…
We Get Better – Week One
What we do and how we do it matters. The book of 2 Timothy is written by the great apostle Paul to a young church leader, Timothy. His words here…
Restoring and Rebuilding – Week One
Years ago, I needed a project, and I knew the perfect one! In the basement, I had stashed this great little chair – comfortable and the ideal size for my…
Chasing Vision – God’s Measure
Success. How would you define it? Do you know when you’ve reached it? Do you know when you fall short? Merriam-Webster defines success as “a favorable or desired outcome.” In…
Chasing Vision – Protect Your Focus
Have you ever found yourself sidetracked, drifting, or headed in the wrong direction? Life is full of distractions. They come in many forms and fashions, but you can be confident…
Chasing Vision – Evaluate and Adjust
I can be stubborn. Some days that is a good thing, but other days being strong-willed can get me into trouble. At the right moments, stubbornness helps me stick with…
Chasing Vision – Be Okay in the Messy Middle
Can I admit something to you? Sometimes I find it comforting when other people face struggles. Not because I enjoy their pain, or I like to see them feel uncomfortable,…
Chasing Vision – Work Hard
The Bible has a lot to say about waiting on God. I have learned over time that waiting on God does not mean standing back, sitting on our hands, or…
Chasing Vision – Listen to the Right Voices
Words are powerful. They can build up or tear down. They can give life or bring destruction. Words can open us up, or they can shut us down. These principles…