There’s a concept in mathematics known as fractals. Without getting too far into the weeds with a definition, fractals are self-repeating patterns. Imagine a picture of hundreds of triangles within triangles. Zoom in one aspect of the triangle, and you find the same pattern as the larger picture; the repeating pattern allows you to zoom…
When you think of church, what’s the first word that comes to mind? Many of us have had positive experiences and think of words like home, community, discipleship, and love. Others may think of sad words, like hurt, rejection, judgment, and loss. The reality is that the church is comprised of communities of imperfect people…
When it comes to holiday decor, you could say I’m an aspiring minimalist. I used to have many small decorations and door hangings for each holiday, but then I realized they weren’t bringing me much joy. Half the time I forgot to unpack them from their storage-tub homes in the basement before the holiday passed….
“Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” (Matthew 6:33 NIV) A few weeks ago, I talked with my daughter in her bedroom as bedtime drew near. Many children like to read stories as part of a nightly routine, but Josie likes to draw and…
Recently I had a heart-check moment that continues to nag me. Over the past year, I’ve grown to respect a kind woman who attends the same church our family attends. The other day she shared an article on her Facebook newsfeed from a website that writes stories from a specific angle in the hopes of…
“But the king replied to Araunah, ‘No, I insist on paying you for it. I will not sacrifice to the Lord my God burnt offerings that cost me nothing’” (2 Samuel 24:24 NIV). My pastor preached on this verse a few weeks ago. The story goes like this: King David, the man after God’s own heart, made…