Thanksgiving gives opportunity to pause, think for a moment about all that we have… And give thanks. But, let’s be honest, this is always easy. When Paul exhorts us to “Give thanks in ALL circumstances, for this is God’s will for you,” we sometimes want to respond back, “But what about…?” Because life is hard. Suffering comes. The pain is real. And then what? How do we give thanks in THESE circumstances?
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Time To Gouge Out My Eye
As the new year ushers in its fresh start, with it comes opportunity to pause and ask ourselves: Is there anything that needs changing? Any areas of improvement I’d like to tackle?
I was surprised when a late night soak in the hot tub turned into a prayer that would become my New Year’s Resolution…to gouge out my eye.
Today I offer insight into three areas of sin I’ve personally struggled with during my decade affair with Facebook…
Christmas: How Expectation Can Rob Us Of Joy
Christmas!…A season of wonder and awe, gratitude and giving, of joy and delight! Or – is it? Truth is – there is a real Grinch who steals Christmas… a thief by nature and he loves to rob us of joy: Expectation.
2016 – Favorite Firsts and Memorable Moments
2016 – A year of growth, change, new beginnings, and fantastic adventures! Enjoy some of the highlights as we share photos of our favorite firsts and most memorable moments…
My Nativity Feels Incomplete
I have no idea how many times I’ve read through Luke’s account of Jesus’s birth. I never tire of reading it, but this morning – before opening my Bible to the familiar Luke Chapter 2 – I asked God to awaken my understanding to help me see something new in this story. He answered that prayer. And I am teary-eyed as I share it with you today…
How To Redeem The Holidays With 3 Simple Questions
“How do we do things differently?” This was the question asked by several readers after the previous post, How To Ruin The Holidays in 3 Easy Steps. The truth is we don’t want to get sucked into the holiday vortex. In this post we’ll consider 3 simple questions that help navigate our way through the holiday hoopla towards what really matters.
How To Ruin The Holidays In 3 Easy Steps
Enjoy this humorous take on something you might already be pretty good at… I don’t want to brag or anything, but I’m pretty much an expert at this 3-step plan.
Two Worst Days of The Year
Why are birthdays so difficult? It’s embarrassing to admit…
Thankfulness: A Matter of Perspective
As we approach Thanksgiving, I can’t help but push aside tasks and to-do’s for the sake of writing this blog post. Thanks … giving. Giving Thanks. What are you thankful for? I desire that thankfulness would be a core value in our family, but it goes without saying that this isn’t something that just naturally […]
2014 ~ A Year of Blessing
It seems weird to label one particular year a “year of blessing” because quite honestly we have been blessed again and again undeservedly, even in seasons of felt difficulty and trial. But this year felt exceptionally unique in its blessedness! 2014 began with a trip to Florida to be with family and ended with […]