Volatility, uncertainty, confusion. These are words that describe what we all have lived through since March of 2020. I heard a quote that "the only thing that is certain is change" and that has certainly been true this past year. The question that you may be asking yourself is, “will 2021 be any different? Will it be [...]
The shadow of Covid-19 will influence how Thanksgiving and Christmas are celebrated for many of us this year. In times of trials, especially prolonged experiences like we’ve had with Covid-19, it is easy to focus on what we don’t have. It’s healthy to acknowledge loss so don’t deny or stuff those feelings. At the same [...]
The world needs a collective vacation! In a time when it seems harder to find common ground between individuals, I think we all can agree that the world would benefit from some rest and healing. As we head into the last quarter of 2020 weariness has settled in on us as we continue to navigate [...]
Wow! What happened to our world?! In just a few short weeks in March, everything has changed. Many began 2020 with a sense of optimism and hope having a “2020 Vision” for the coming year. Like you, I had personal and professional goals and expectations for the coming year. Things like weddings, graduations, and travel. [...]
You long for significance. A desire for more. More impact as a father, mother, husband, wife. To show up bigger in your home, your church, your community. But more than that, you yearn to be part of the greater work God is doing. You know you have been created for a greater purpose, yet most [...]
I don’t know if it just me, but it seems like the opportunities to get distracted are endless. The internet, which gives access to unbelievable amounts of research, can become a distraction by chasing one article after another – often getting “hooked” and off target. Or perhaps it’s social media and following the stories and [...]
We’ve all been there. You sit down to work on a project and your mind is thinking about a number of other things. It may be upcoming meetings, a difficult discussion you just had, or what you’ll be doing this weekend. Whatever it is, you are not fully present and you need to be. Add [...]
My wife and I recently re-purposed a large deck box in order for her to create a separate space for her potting supplies and in the process of doing so, we realized that not only did we create breathable space in our shed, we simplified things. Keeping it simple. As I pondered this I thought [...]
What is hope and why is it so powerful? Hope is an energizing agent. It is what keeps someone moving forward even against great odds. Sometimes hope can be a long shot while most of the time it is based on a certainty of a new and better outcome. For instance, most students face finals [...]
Hope – to cherish desire with anticipation; to desire with expectation of obtainment; to expect with confidence.. Have you ever wondered how important hope is for your life? The Bible places hope alongside faith and love in the first book written to the Corinthian church. It states, “Now remains faith, hope and love. The greatest [...]