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 […]
What Are You Waiting For?
One of my earliest memories as a child is standing on the end of a diving board staring at my father and big brother in the pool as they encouraged me to jump in. A family member captured the moment with a photo, and it shows me standing with my hands on my hips and […]
Why I’m Not Missing Christmas
Yesterday I was standing in a long line of weary Christmas shoppers. As I looked at the faces surrounding me I could see stress levels rising like steam from a Christmas turkey. Many of us love this time of year, but the holiday season brings a lengthy “to do” list along with it. By the […]