During this year’s summer vacation it became more apparent than ever that I had turned a corner. And honestly, it’s one I never thought I would see. Ever since the start of junior high cross country conditioning in August of 1994 I have been a runner. That means for every overnight trip I have everContinue reading “Pursuing Peace: Part I”
Category Archives: Devotional
Spiritual Growth and Gifts
I wrote the following as a blog submission for Theophany Media, an online organization connecting the arts to spiritual formation and transformation. Although this one was not accepted, my second submission was…so stay tuned for that publication! I thought I would share this one as a prompt- an invitation to reflect on the gifts GodContinue reading “Spiritual Growth and Gifts”
The Battle to Decrease
“There is no win in comparison.” A few years ago our church went through a sermon series entitled “The Comparison Trap.” Since then, the above opening statement has echoed in my mind any time I start to compare myself (or my life) with others. Still. Some days it’s a challenge not to be swept awayContinue reading “The Battle to Decrease”
The Remedy for Discouragement
Although we’re only one week removed from Easter, today’s post comes from a seed of inspiration planted this past Christmas. Strange timing? Maybe. Or, perhaps there’s no time like the present to connect these two seasons. It’s a Wonderful Life is a classic Christmas movie loved by many for the last 7 decades. I hadn’tContinue reading “The Remedy for Discouragement”
Unfailing Rest
There is rest in the goodness of the Lord my God… Those are lyrics from one of my favorite songs, Abundantly More, by North Point Worship. Without question we are all in need of rest for one reason or another. For most of us, the global pandemic has made life feel uneasy, chaotic, andContinue reading “Unfailing Rest”
Cows: Part II
I’m not really one for country running, but when one visits the land of Twelve Mile it’s pretty much the only option. It’s actually a nice change up from my usual routes through my flat hometown. The rolling hills make for some good training and often a deer or two can be seen standing inContinue reading “Cows: Part II”
Celebrating Emmanuel
What a wonderful day celebrating our Emmanuel ❤️ Even though I’ve heard the Christmas story more times that I can count, it never ceases to amaze me that Jesus left His Heavenly glory to live here on earth for 33 years. Thinking about the humanity of Jesus seriously blows my mind. Jesus ate food. I’ve alwaysContinue reading “Celebrating Emmanuel”
A little excerpt:
There’s a line in the popular Christmas song “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” that I love: “Peace on Earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled.” The word “reconciled” means “to restore friendly relations; to work out differences; to be at peace with one another.” To truly be reconciled with someone means that whatever theContinue reading “A little excerpt:”
3 Days from Christmas
Something I was thinking about the other day… I came across a familiar verse the other day: “Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart” (Psalm 37:4). Interesting timing considering we’re 3 days from Christmas; the time when most people are dreaming about all the packages under theContinue reading “3 Days from Christmas”
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