holidays

holidays

thanksgiving arrives soon,hurrying her way here.i can already see the colorsand hear the soundsand smell the memoriesof meals and gatheringsand family and time.the choice.choosing to be thankful.to voice the thankfulness,the appreciation,the gratitude. not obligation....
Words We Need 

Words We Need 

I recently spoke from 2 Timothy. The letter is honest, encouraging, and hopeful. The author’s words continue his journey of mentoring a younger friend.  The phrases reminded me of why many of us do what we do, and how we need to do what we do.  True purpose....
Refusing to Travel Alone

Refusing to Travel Alone

From Equilibrium: 31 Ways to Stay Balanced on Life’s Uneven Surfaces  Who are you traveling with in this season’s narrative? Life is a lengthy and bumpy journey. Traveling alone is not safe. It is not wise. It is not necessary. Stories in the Bible might focus...
What is Church?

What is Church?

From Equilibrium: 31 Ways to Stay Balanced on Life’s Uneven Surfaces  What is church? Not a building or a service or a day or a time. It is a collection of people gathering together to worship God and develop relationships with Him and one another. The...
Nothingness

Nothingness

From the book Equilibrium: 31 Ways to Stay Balanced on Life’s Uneven Surfaces  Our schedules are overloaded with duties. We are carrying too much luggage to board the planes of our relationships, our jobs, our lives. We need to push aside some baggage. We need...