Chasing Vision
Recently, I’ve been asked a question numerous times – what made you decide to write a book? I struggle with how to answer. I didn’t have a moment with a…
Unwinding God’s Vision – Week Four
I love a plan. When I have a plan, it makes me feel secure – I know where I am going, and I know how to get there. In many…
Unwinding God’s Vision – Week One
This time of year puts me in a contemplative mood. As I look back at the past year, trying to see the themes of how God worked, I am both…
Summer in the Psalms – Week Four
This summer we are diving into the book of Psalms, listening to God and committing to refresh, renew, and re-center. Something I am learning (yet again) is that when my…
Examples of Excellence
Often the best ways for us to learn something is to see it lived out. Last week we looked at how excellence is a part of God’s character and should…
What Exactly is Excellence?
Excellence is a word that can be overwhelming for some of us. It can feel like a standard that is unattainable. Something we are constantly reaching for but never grasping….
Undeniable Redemption
Over the last few weeks as we have been studying God’s favor, I came to the realization that most of the time I get this concept wrong. I have an…
Uncontrollable Timing
Sometimes the favor of God will take you by surprise with timing that is completely out of your control. My church is in the process of building our first permanent…
Unexpected Places
I remember standing on the deck staring out at the mountains. I had recently decided to switch schools for my undergrad program and would begin classes in just a few…
Unexplainable Favor
Her name was Hadassah. She was an orphan living among a community of exiles. We know relatively little about her. Just that she was raised by her cousin who taught…