Dealing With Monotony
January is my least favorite month. It brings with it the dreaded chore of organizing taxes, a sun that disappears at 5 p.m., and a reintroduction to the daily grind, following all the fun I had in December. After the holidays, I’m ready for warm weather and the Chicago Cubs opening day to arrive. But […]
Why I Love Women’s Ministry
On Sunday mornings I have the privilege of teaching a women’s class at church. There are few things I love more than digging into God’s Word with a room full of women. I know I am partial, but I believe this is a special group of ladies. We began meeting at my house a few […]
Why I Love A New Year & A Blank Journal
For the last several years, I’ve started a new prayer journal on New Years Day. There’s something about a blank notebook that stirs my hope for the coming days, weeks, and months ahead. Blank pages are pregnant with possibility. My prayer journal is where I record new insights from my Bible reading, write prayer requests […]
The Habit That Will Change Your Life
If I had to name one thing that has improved my life more than anything else, it would be the daily habit of spending time in God’s Word. Several years ago, when I began to get serious about my faith, I quickly learned that I’d unwittingly made false assumptions about God that weren’t based on […]