Little things make a big difference. Seeds growing. Learning to use a Mac. Maturing in faith. Understanding another person’s love language. Hearts mending. Fixing up a house. These things take time. And God has a lot of it (thousands of years) compared to us (a day). So take a step back during this season of […]

“Not responsible for gravel projectiles smashing your windshield.” That’s what the sign on the back of the dump truck said. Or something like that. All I know is that every time I read those warnings on trucks hauling gravel — which is harmless when nicely landscaping your yard, but deadly when bouncing on the interstate

…Not without a Fight There is a battle you are not fighting—don’t give up, don’t be afraid, don’t back down. With my stomach in a knot, I remember dreading the final school bell each day. It meant I’d have to cross the street where he would be waiting. I really don’t know why he targeted

Thank God that you control less than you think. More than a few Bible verses urge anyone who wants to live a godly life to practice self control. It is listed as one of the fruits of the spirit in Galatians 5:22. Married couples must practice it (1 Corinthians 7:5), so must spiritual leaders in

Your Life in Rhythm Pastors understand seasons and cycles. We calibrate our calendar based on the liturgical church year (“Sorry honey, we can’t take a vacation in _______, that’s Advent / Christmas / Lent.”). The pattern of gearing up for Sunday each week brands itself into the fiber of our being. We get this. So