I absolutely love rain. When it falls gently, or when it falls with force, there is just something special about that glorious water that comes from the clouds. Rain does different things each season. In spring after a rain, the world looks brighter. All the new growth has a sharper green color. Summer rains bring…
Have you ever had a moment when you thought to yourself, That was a total God thing?” Or perhaps something that seemed like a coincidence but was too perfectly timed to be just a coincidence? You knew deep down God was working–it was a God Moment! My family recently had one of these. We took…
I was sitting at my desk recently, fighting back anxiety, when I caught myself longing for the past, for “simpler times.” The stress of work, the surge of COVID, and launching a book were weighing on me, and I mumbled in my head, “If only I was back in college or in my early years…
“When you’ve been living in a space for a while, it can be hard to see the possibilities” (Myquillyn Smith, Cozy Minimalist Home). I am currently under the tutelage of decorating guru, The Nester (aka Myquillyn Smith). My family moved into a new home last year. I lack the artistry and confidence to take steps…
One summer night, after a meal at our favorite sushi spot, my fortune cookie declared, “A great honor will be bestowed upon you in the next year.” Eight months later, I was offered an opportunity to teach at a local Christian college. By the end of that academic year, I had resigned. The job was…
Those of us who have grown up in the evangelical church have learned, whether directly or indirectly, that “real” ministry requires significant sacrifice. For some reason, we seem convinced that the work of the Great Commission should only occur beyond the borders of the United States. Yet there are people all around us looking for…