My brain can be tricky. There are a few things I know how to do that my brain won’t let me do on the first try. I call these ninja mind tricks. I have to slow down and think through them. I consistently misspell the words friends and tomorrow unless I slow my thinking. I…
My tired body seemed to lift itself onto the table. I placed my head on the pillow, sank into the cushions, and released a long-needed sigh. As an act of self-care, I’d found myself in the studio of an esthetician, preparing to be pampered. As I drew a deep, slow breath, my mind wandered to…
Bob Goff introduced himself to the large crowd of ministers. For the next forty-five minutes, the convention center, filled to the brim with folks from across the globe, erupted in laughter. I had seated myself as close to the front as possible. I leaned forward as Bob spoke, soaked in stories of adventures, ministry, and…
Joy to the world. It seems almost a little too daring to say that this year, doesn’t it? A little bit in-your-face, considering 2020 has not exactly been a year most of us would consider super fun. For so many people this year has been one of terrible loss, anxiety and stress – hardly joy-inducing….
We are in the season of Advent. I normally love this season, yet this year brings a heaviness unlike any other in most of our lifetimes. Let’s explore how we can look for joy despite the darkness this December, and let’s begin with Luke’s words. “In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from…
I felt like I had cleaned it about 100 times—in one week. Yet once again, the toilet needed a good scrubbing. With my hazmat suit safely on (think sweat pants and an old T-shirt), I waded into the mess. I won’t lie to you and say I sang happy songs of the joys of bathroom…