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Our lives are stories that play out minute-by-minute and day-by-day. In some ways our stories are very similar: we have families, we experience tremendous highs and often devastating lows. But beyond that I see a crucial distinction. Even if I share a life experience that mirrors someone else, our responses are mostly different. More specifically, […]

Exodus 20:1-17 holds some of the most well-known verses in the Bible (even to unbelievers). The Ten Commandments are foundational to a general moral code that most people live by. I’m currently teaching a study by Courtney Reissig titled Promises Kept. In a nutshell, we’re looking at how Jesus ultimately fulfills all of God’s promises. This

I was introduced to Megan Brown at the Speak Up Conference in Grand Rapids. She’s wise beyond her years and has challenged me in ways she doesn’t even realize. Let me explain just a little bit to you. I’m just as guilty as the next person. My prayer life hasn’t always been “on point”. I’ll

The holiday season is upon us. All of the chaos and busyness abounds. Most of us find ourselves caught up in trying to accommodate “this side of the family” and “what about that side of the family”. We worry about what dish to take to each gathering. And we hope to avoid those who are

Genesis 50:20 and Habakkuk 3:17-18 are some of the most incredible verses in scripture. Genesis tells the intriguing story of Joseph. He goes from being a somewhat arrogant 17 year old to being sold to slave traders by his brothers (who faked his death). I highly recommend reading the rest of the drama that was

There’s a story in the Bible (I Samuel 18-20 and Psalm 11 & 59) about friendship. It’s really rather incredible. David and Jonathan would’ve been unlikely friends by most standards (Jonathan was the son of King Saul and David was chosen by God to be the next king ~ for the culture at that time,

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. For the month of October I chose to read Philippians every day. It’s only four chapters and takes less than fifteen minutes. This morning, I found myself lingering on chapter 1 verses 27-29. This is what it

This past weekend I went to Women of Joy in Pigeon Forge. We heard from speakers on a variety of topics. But the overarching theme was SACRED REST. Lysa TerKeurst, Angela Thomas Pharr, Saundra Dalton-Smith, and Candace Cameron Bure all shared nuggets for me to ponder and tuck away for contemplation. At least three times

Romans 8:18 says, “For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us”. I had read that verse many times over the years. It seems to pair nicely with verses like James 1:2 (you know, count it all joy), Hebrews 12:1-2

January 28, 2012, around 11 pm. That’s the last time I heard my dad’s voice. We were watching a Pacer’s game. Dad was doing his usual commentary and coaching from the recliner. I leaned over and kissed him goodnight. No hug. He was busy. The next morning Mary Jo (my bonus mom) and I heard