wars and rumors of wars

The news is filled with a lot of bad . . . news.

Including wars. And things brewing around the world that can escalate to further conflict...

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Feeling Small

Looking up at the stars on a clear night is awe-inspiring. It also impresses on you just how huge the universe is. And it can make you feel so small. There are lots of things in life that make us feel small. That’s okay. Compared to this vast universe, you and your tiny little heart…

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The Right Kind of Rest

Not all rest is the same. Not all things that seem restful actually set our hearts at ease like we need. There’s a kind of rest in the presence of God that calms the heart. It comes from seeing how big and glorious God is. Greater than our hearts that are so often burdened with…

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Breathe

Are you feeling weak right now? A little overwhelmed and burned out? Could you use some peace and new-found strength to just breathe for a minute? Let God be God. Big, mighty, strong, full-of-love, here-for-you-no-matter-what God. He’s got this. It’s okay if you don’t right now. “Do not fear, for I am with you; do…

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“It’s Hard” vs. “It’s Worth It”

Why say yes to some things and no to others? What’s the motivation for choosing to pour your energy into one thing and not another? We can settle for the path of least resistance, or we can commit to work and activity that is difficult but meaningful. There’s a difference between giving up because it’s…

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Never Stop Growing

A growth mindset sets us up for lifelong development in our abilities and understanding. It’s critical that we keep growing in our knowledge of all aspects of life. Because there’s always more to know and understand. And it’s better when we know and understand more. Which means we need to grow in our knowledge of…

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Show me how

You can figure certain things out on your own. Other things are far more complicated, and it helps to have someone show you how. Let’s be honest, life is complicated. It can be tremendously difficult. The next right steps on this path we’re walking aren’t always so obvious. And the cost of failure is huge!…

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