Why should you be you? That might seem like a strange question to some, but there are others out there ready to scream, “I wish I could be me”. We have so many voices in our heads at any given time, it’s easy to understand why our voice seems to…
Peace
I was reading through the gospels this week about the Transfiguration. This is when Jesus went on the mountain with Peter, James, and John and talked with Moses and Elijah. Moses represented the law, Elijah represented the prophets, and Jesus was the one to fulfill both the law and the…
Last time we talked about life being hard. We discussed we all have these days, the importance of moving forward, the need for other people, the need to focus on God’s goodness, and the importance of breathing! When we continue to move forward, if we’re not careful, we can start…
Who doesn’t like Christmas lights? No, really, is there anyone out there? I am so mesmerized by Christmas lights. There is just something that draws me to them. I love to read by the tree, love to think by the tree, and love to just sit and get lost in…
Last night was our family’s traditional trip to Opryland in Nashville, TN. It’s such a calming experience to see so many Christmas lights while we walk with our hot drinks of coffee or hot chocolate. We go every year to see the lights and to watch the water show where they…
Thanksgiving is less than a week away. This is a fun time where many think about the food, the family, and the fellowship. It’s also a time of stress when others think about what they can afford to cook, what family is missing, and how lonely they feel inside. For others,…
Life is full of disappointment. As I taught Sunday School last week, I gave the class a quick overview of the book The Last Arrow by Erwin McManus. I love the example of continuing to strike the arrow until you’re told to stop. Oftentimes in my life, I will continue…
That’s a loaded question, right? Are you ready to heal? Heal from what, you might ask. Your past? Your present? Your failures? Well, that’s for you to decide. We all have scars, bruises, and cuts that we have to handle. Not all of these wounds are faults of our own….
It was the summer after fourth grade when my family took a trip out west for a church meeting my dad was attending. It was an emotional time as we were in the process of moving from Ohio to New Jersey and yet we had excitement over a trip. Five…
I’m writing this post from an Arkansas state park early in the morning as the kids are still asleep. The family is on the start of a 26-day journey across parts of America in an RV. This is something Brian and I thought we’d do one day when we were…