Pick Your Hard
Much in life is a challenge. Work, kids, faith – these are just some of a long list of challenges we all face. But here is the thing – too often we think having challenges isn’t how it should be. Shouldn’t life be easier? Here is what I learned – life is hard but you …
The Importance of Praise – Overflowing Series
Today I was with one of our Bible study groups and we got onto the topic of praise. Specifically, the importance of praising God. I love this topic because praise has changed my heart. I remember a time in my life when I was discouraged. Life was a challenge for the people around me and …
Developing Identity
One of the quests of our lifetime is to figure out: Who am I? Our identity tells us how we spend our time, what we buy (or don’t), where we live, what we believe. Identity is fluid – for our identity changes and shifts, sometimes without our even realizing it. As we think about the …
I Want a Chainsaw
I like design. I enjoy new technology. I am a sucker for a new cleaning product. In other words, I like to buy stuff. Even though I am not much of a mall shopper, I am often on Amazon and while I started with purchasing too many books, my habit quickly grew. It is part …
How To Get the Most Out of Worship
Let’s be real…Life isn’t Always Rainbows and Unicorns…Last Sunday
I love World Communion Sunday. Celebrated this Sunday (October 7th), it calls Christians to focus on what unites us – the Eucharist. Christians throughout the world, regardless of their denomination, theology, politics, language, location, gender, and economic status, will gather for the meal that remembers Jesus. The Eucharist (Holy Communion) is the meal where Jesus …
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Let’s Get Real….Speaking the Truth in Love
There are times in our life when we have to get honest with ourselves. Those moments of honesty may come when we sit before a pile of bills or when our marriage hits a rough spot. For some of us, this is a moment ripe with possibilities for a fresh start, but usually before we …
Let’s Get Real – Rainbows and Unicorns Week 2 “Good Enough”
I recently listened to a podcast where the speaker shared about her struggle to feel “good enough.” She reflected on how not feeling good enough wasn’t related to her not being good enough at her job or in her hobbies, but a general sense that as a person, she just didn’t measure up. I could …
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Let’s Get Real – Rainbows and Unicorns Week 1 “Finding Happiness”
Dear friends, I know very few people whose life has gone 100% according to plan. Most everyone is living Plan B, Plan C or even Plan Z. But over the years I have noticed how some people adapt, and even learn to thrive, when things don’t go according to plan. Of course, they don’t rejoice in the …
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