My teenage son recently had the opportunity to lead a small Bible study with some friends. In one of his illustrations about gratitude and contentment, he acted out a pretend…
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I couldn’t stop thinking about this today. A political figure had posted a short video of him and his wife having fun and enjoying their time at a state dinner…
O – Opportunity Opportunity to experience new sights, sounds, and adventures arrives. October kicks off local fall festivals exhibiting lights, smells, and crafts that only appear this time of year….
Our Sunday School has been anticipating September. We sing “Happy Birthday” each week and hand out a small token of love to each birthday person. In our congregation, September has…
Spider-Man: Brand New Day had a record-breaking opening weekend at the theaters, showing once again that Peter Parker remains one of the world’s most beloved superheroes. But I wonder if…
Summer is one of God’s greatest gifts. Longer days, family vacations, community events, lakes, parks, and backyard gatherings provide opportunities to enjoy His beautiful creation. As Christians, however, we are…
It’s vacation season. Across the country, people are counting down the days until they can step away from work. Some are boarding airplanes for destinations they have dreamed about for…
Some days aren’t bad. They’re just ordinary. Nothing is wrong, but there is nothing special either. But sometimes it is fun or comforting to add a little “specialness” to your…
From the very beginning, God established order in His creation through rhythm and design. In Genesis 1:14, we are told that He created the lights in the heavens “for signs…
By February, winter often stops feeling cozy and starts feeling endless (especially since it has been below freezing for what seems like the last month). The holidays are behind us,…
The air is just starting to cool, and most of us are thinking about pumpkins and sweaters – not tinsel and Christmas cards. But before you call me crazy, think…
There’s something magical about fall. The air turns crisp, so we get out our sweaters. We put pumpkins on our porches and in our drinks. And the trees light up…
Reflect. Refocus. Renew. Journaling can be a powerful way to connect with God, process your thoughts, and grow spiritually. Whether you are new to faith journaling or have shelves of…
Have you contemplated the delays and re-routing of your travel plans? Until recently I cheerfully accepted them as safety corrections from God protecting me from harm. Often I was reminded…
July is a month we dream of rest. Long summer evenings, beach vacations, time to sit, relax, and catch our breath. But for many of us, those things remain dreams….
