Last night was a night that ended up being filled with things I think I'll thank myself for later. I didn't plan it that way, but that's what happened. First, I went to the gym. I could have gone straight home from work. I could have made excuses (I was pretty tired) or not taken… Continue reading Your Future Self Will Thank You
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Summer Bucket List
I've stumbled upon the habit of having a "summer bucket list" the past few years and a few weeks ago I started putting together my list for 2016. It's not a traditional bucket list in the sense that I actually expect to check off every single thing, but rather one that reminds me of all… Continue reading Summer Bucket List
A “State of the Heart” Address
Typically every January, our president gives the State of the Union Address. While of course at times politics can be involved, in general, it's kind of neat concept to pause and look around and see where we are at as a country. Today, as I was reading Luke 3:15 we get a similar "state of… Continue reading A “State of the Heart” Address
HUSTLE! – January Edition
Near the beginning of this year in a staff meeting Pastor asked each of us to share something, a passion of some sort that God was putting on our hearts for ministry in 2016. After one teammate shared he asked whether that was something that excited them or just something they felt needed to be… Continue reading HUSTLE! – January Edition
Grace… To fail
I did something tonight where, walking in, the probability of failure was much higher than the probability of success. So the fact I did it anyway in itself is a beautiful success! You see, Miss Perfectionist in me can be pretty bossy at times. She keeps me from doing fun things for fear of whether… Continue reading Grace… To fail
2015 in Review
2015 had its joys and its challenges. Through it all, God remained faithful and the same will be true in every year ahead! Here's a quick recap of the highlights (and some lowlights) of 2015 in no particular order! Travel: 3 amazing trips to visit my family in Kansas (including Christmas and Mother's Day!) 2… Continue reading 2015 in Review
A weary world…rejoices
Sometimes a good day starts with a simple choice before you even get out of bed that it's going to be a good day no matter what happens. This past week has been one in which sin and its impact on the world has been making itself very clear. From personal issues all the way… Continue reading A weary world…rejoices
When Advent Gets a Little Weird
"Daily devotions by my advent wreath" "Advent Card 'Calendar' Tradition" "Cookie Baking with friends" "Sing in the Vespers Choir" "Use more paper plates" ... Wait, what?!? How did paper plates make their way onto my mental "Ways to celebrate Advent this year" list?!? To be honest, I'm not exactly sure. Maybe it's an excuse to… Continue reading When Advent Gets a Little Weird
Unexpected Family at 32,000 feet
To anyone walking past row 6 on flight 3699 to Chicago Monday morning, it likely seemed all three of us passengers were together despite knowing practically nothing about the man and woman in seats A and B. Having had an busy morning making final preparations to leave town for a few days, I was just… Continue reading Unexpected Family at 32,000 feet
God’s Word is Strong!
One of the most common reasons some people struggle to believe Christianity and/or Jesus is true comes down to a simple game of "telephone". You've all played the game before: One person starts with a phrase and whispers it to the next person. That person whispers it to another and so on, until it gets… Continue reading God’s Word is Strong!
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