One Word 2019
The year is quickly coming to a close. Conversation begins to turn to New Year Resolutions, goals, and One Word. My thoughts began to turn to my one word for 2018, which was "Focus". In selecting the word, I shared about the selection process HERE. My desire in 2018...
The Days Ahead
"Trusting in the Lord with all your heart is the only right way to live. So what does that kind of passionate faith look like? It turns your wringing hands into praising hands - not because you naturally rise every morning feeling perky and carefree, but because deep...
True You
I recently had the wonderful opportunity to read True You by Michelle DeRusha as a member of her launch team. Today I am excited to have the author share an excerpt here. What a Japanese Pruning Technique Can Teach Us about Our Own Souls Two years ago on a warm June...
Becoming Gertrude
Becoming Gertrude: How Our Friendships Shape Our Faith by Janice Peterson is a small sweet book on the beauty and impact of friendships in our lives. The book is a short read which leaves you feeling like you have had a visit with a dear friend. The author begins...
Wise Men, Kings & Worship
It is amazing how quickly these last six weeks have gone by. This past week brought "It Could Only Be Jesus" to a close with the following thoughts: Wise men and King Herod. We read Matthew 2:1-6 where a few interesting things are occurring. The wise men arrive. They...
Jesus Comes
"I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Savior - yes, the Messiah, the Lord - has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! And you will recognize him by this sign: You will find a baby wrapped in snugly strips of cloth, lying in a...