Mundane, Ho-Hum, and the Trap
I recently stumbled upon a word that made me take a second look. The word was mundane.
I figured it meant ordinary, routine, blah, or […]
Consider Him
The first few words of Hebrews 12:3 in my Bible, says, “For consider Him…” This phrase has been rolling around in my heart for a few days: Consider […]
How Could I Ever Repay God?
Have you ever been so thankful that you’ve asked yourself, “How can I ever thank God for all He has done for me?”
The writer […]
Army of One
I recently heard a phrase that made me chuckle and sigh at the same time. It was: “I am an army of one.”
I laughed […]
Really Blessed
When you develop your relationship with the Holy Spirit and maintain a steady diet of God’s Word, the Lord will speak things to your heart. For example, I […]
What Are You Called To Do?
This is a good question: what are you called to do? I imagine you have probably asked yourself this more than once– whether it was in high school […]
Here We Go
I’m pretty sure 2025 was a futuristic date in the Jetson’s cartoon when I was little. Or at least it was way out there from my little vantage […]
The LOVE of Advent
Sometimes one little word can change or emphasize the depth and meaning of a statement. And we find this in one of the most memorized scriptures in the […]
The JOY of Advent
Maybe you’ve heard this before, but it’s worth repeating. The difference between happiness and joy is, happiness is based on happenings. Joy, on the other hand, is a […]
The PEACE of Advent
What is peace to you? Maybe you thought of a young mom when her babies are finally laid down for the night. Or the quiet after all the […]
The HOPE of Advent
Week One: I didn’t grow up celebrating Advent and if I’m honest, I only recently realized what it meant. I had heard the word before but assumed it […]
What’s In Christ is In Us
The most powerful two-word combination ever is the phrase: In Christ. When the word Christ is mentioned, we should automatically think of Jesus. But when we hear or […]
The Bridge Was a Success
My dad is a retired Steel Fabrication Project Manager (similar to an architect). He used to build the “bones” of large buildings, or in some cases, the “exposed […]
Why Jesus Rejoiced
“I saw Satan fall from heaven like lightening.” –Jesus
If you ever wondered if Jesus had a sense of humor, here it is. The Bible […]
We’re Just Passing Through
Mission trips are eye-opening for many reasons, but one bonus is there’s usually extra time to reflect. One reason being, if you don’t speak the language there is […]
Before Time Expires
While on a shopping spree before Christmas, I went to Kohl’s department store to look for one item, but came out with ten or more gifts marked off […]
Obedience & Second Chances
“I was not disobedient to the vision…” (Acts 26:19).
After giving his testimony, this is the conclusion of Paul’s defense and explanation to King Agrippa. And […]
