Why Your Best Days Are Ahead of You
When we’re tempted to look back and think our best days are behind us, God knows better. Every once in a while, I like to clean out my closets and drawers. Like… Read More
Face What You Fear To Live A Significant Life
What does it mean to have faith? God values faith in ways we least expect. I never used to be afraid. I was all faith. Or so I thought. I had enough… Read More
Torn Between My Heart and My Head
Have you ever stayed up late, conflicted between your head and your heart? Sometimes the only way out of a dilemma is seeing God take you through the storm. I love hiking. … Read More
Confessions About Singleness And Dating
Have you ever made assumptions about dating that God changed? Once upon a time, when I was single, I actually believed I had the gift of singleness. It wasn’t because I preferred… Read More
Fields of Faith: The Call To Leave, Go & See
It’s the day before Christmas Eve. But, it’s just another day on the job for the shepherds watching flocks by night. They have no idea what’s waiting for them on the other… Read More
Blessings That Grow In The Dark
“Do not despise the first season of growth for anything in your life.” ~ Tammy Maltby I didn’t know that onions grew in the dark until I pulled one sprouting flowers out… Read More
Navigating The Gulf Between Inspiration And Application
“Executives know too well the gulf between inspiration and application is sometimes decades-wide.” ~ Ben Dobbin Ever been zapped with inspiration, only to find a disconnect in your experience? It doesn’t mean… Read More
Overcoming Dead Ends and Discouragement — A Blog Anniversary Reflection
“If God brought you to it, God will get you through it.” ~ Pastor Paul Sheppard How do you overcome discouragement when you run into one dead end after another? If you’ve… Read More
Why An Unscripted Life Is Uncomfortable
“Great faith isn’t the ability to believe long and far into the misty future. It’s simply taking God at His word and taking the next step.” ~ Joni Eareckson Tada Going on… Read More
Getting Unstuck In a Rut — A Place of Honesty
I was recently talking to a friend who was a bit down. He felt stuck in a rut, too tired to think about changing anything and yet, wishing things were different. “Have… Read More
Laughter Can Be The Best Faith Medicine
Some might say that spirituality is measured by hours spent in prayer or in the Bible. But, the ability to have fun can be a telltale indicator of good faith health. When… Read More
Kick "Yeah-But" To The Curb
There’s no formula to how God works through uncertainty. The crazy thing is this: He wants us to put some skin in the game. In my wrap-up post on the Rejection… Read More