The Most Promising Investments
I'm seeking to invest in what never ends. Love is patient. Love is kind. Love rejoices with the truth....
If Patience and Slowing Feels Painful
This carousel at the St. Louis zoo always makes me dizzy. Not unlike how I feel in life. Days rushing by like everything...
If You're Thirsty and Longing For More...
"...but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again. The water that I will...
Love Without Hesitation
Each day of Vacation Bible School this summer the children tossed spare change and dollar bills into the wicker...
The Truth About Jesus Christ Crucified
Jesus Christ crucified. The truth about this statement is... It's not a simple teaching to be forgotten as we grow...
Moving From "Yeah, But..." to "But Now"
I love this picture. The dying stalks lifting up frail heads to seemingly worship. The sun casting its transforming rays...
When You Fear What Life May Bring
I've been enjoying some early before-the-kids-wake-up bike rides this summer. My usual route takes me over a bridge which hovers...
If You're Weary of Doing Good
It happened about a little over a year ago. A night when I was getting the kids ready for...
Extravagant Grace For When You Feel Messy
ex·trav·a·gant 1.spending much more than is necessary or wise; wasteful: an extravagant shopper. 2.excessively high: extravagant expenses; extravagant prices. 3.exceeding the bounds of reason, as actions, demands, opinions, or passions. 4.going beyond what is deserved or justifiable: extravagant praise. It's been an amazing week for our little country church. Our biggest VBS ever...52 kids...has...
My Declaration of Dependence
I'm focusing on celebrating the 4th of July with my family and friends today. We're talking about the brave...