I swore to myself that I’d never post publicly about this. Never.Always. These are holy words. They should be so rarely spoken in our conversations that a hush comes over the room when someone says them out loud. Why, might you ask? Because they are so rarely true. I can only think of a handful of occasions where it’s appropriate to say always. Where never is actually true. And they usually describe God. God is Always Good.Jesus Never Sinned. God is always for us. God will never ... Read More about Never, Always, and unexplained infertility
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The Quiet Place that Travels with you
How to stay close to god when life is busy When Life Feels Unpredictable Today, I am in Hartford, Connecticut for a work conference. I do some travel for work attending conferences where I can learn and bring back insights for my position and my company. As a salesperson, I also attend conferences as a vendor where I set up a booth, work with our clients at their events, and try to meet new prospects to help them become clients if they have problems my team can solve. Anyone who ... Read More about The Quiet Place that Travels with you
The God who waits by the fire
What does God do with me when I, a believer and follower, have been unfaithful? This summer, our college and young adult group met on Tuesday evenings for a meal, worship, and Bible study. We have been reading the Gospel of John. We’ve arrived at one of my favorite chapters of John, which answers this question in an unexpected and unforgettable way. But before we get to Peter and Jesus around a charcoal fire, allow me to share a story about my sixteen-year-old self. When I ... Read More about The God who waits by the fire
When Racial Trauma calls
I had a strange phone call this morning at work. I work for a small business, so it isn’t too often that we get an inbound call from a potential client who wants services. I’m always skeptical when I get these calls because they are almost always not a good fit for our services or a scam artist. I skeptically answer the line, and I begin a conversation with a woman who was trying to sort out some tax trouble. I listened carefully and promptly asked, “And what CPA are you working with ... Read More about When Racial Trauma calls
Law & Justice & Ahmaud Arbery
I read a letter from the district attorney of the Waycross circuit in Georgia. In this letter, the DA explains why he had to recuse himself from Ahmaud Arbery's case. He cites the reasons why he can’t take on the case, and then proceeds to give his opinions about the case anyway. Don’t take my word for it, you can read his letter here. ... Read More about Law & Justice & Ahmaud Arbery
Alzheimer’s & Fire Alarms
My grandmother has Alzheimer's disease. It has been a slow process of forgetting, losing, and regressing. It’s been difficult for our family, and my mom refers to this process of caring for her as “always having to say goodbye.” ... Read More about Alzheimer’s & Fire Alarms
A Balanced Life?
If you’ve known me for awhile now, chances are you’ve heard me ask, So what’s your word for the year? If you’ve never heard on One Word Resolutions, check this out to learn more. A If you have heard of One Word Resolutions, I am hoping you are already well on your way to discovering your word. I would like to briefly share mine. ... Read More about A Balanced Life?
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Can page contain or word define The wondrous love of Glory Divine? Read of sagas, stories, and prose, Of people God loved and gladly chose. Our feeble hearts so hesitant to begin the journey where God walks with redeemed men. Could it be possible? Real? True? Would God delight in saving a few? Could be yours! his! hers! If only they're told. This is my story beginning to unfold, Gospel! Gospel! Good news for all Jesus is raised! He reversed the fall! ... Read More about word
Insta-less?
“Comparison is the thief of Joy” Apparently, this quote was first said by Theodore Roosevelt, but for me, this comes straight from the mouth of My friend Ashleigh. Ash is crazy intelligent, super funny, authentically genuine, and will always call you out if she thinks you’re exaggerating. (perhaps this is the Texan in her, but she's been there to point out my tall tales on more than one occasion!) She’s a registered dietitian & nutrition practice owner, flower bed owner, ... Read More about Insta-less?
The Hyphen in Between
There was an invitation given to Peter, one he could heed or ignore. It was an uncommon invitation extended to a common man. He was an ordinary dude with an ordinary blue collar job, his occupation probably more sailor and net repairer than actual fisherman. ... Read More about The Hyphen in Between