The Importance of Words

The Importance of Words

Conversations can be healthy moments. They can also be damaging. Some words—accusations, rumors, questions, rebukes—never seem to leave us.  Hateful phrases uttered by a parent. Rude comments shouted by a person we thought was a friend. Strange silence when words are...
When Always in a Hurry – Hit Pause

When Always in a Hurry – Hit Pause

Imagine Jesus looking at two lists. One is a list of your talents, your gifts, your personality. The other list is your weaknesses and poor decisions. Think of Him turning to you and beginning a conversation of encouragement. What would He say? How would you feel?...
Suggestions for a Better Life

Suggestions for a Better Life

* Look at pictures from your past. Write a story about the painful seasons and the joyful seasons of your life. Write a story about what you hope your next life chapter will be. Write a list of ways you can help that chapter become a reality.  * Select ten songs which...
What If We…

What If We…

What if we took time this year, this week, this day to do things we know are best for us? And best for others? Things like these: Listening well. Caring deeply.  Enduring an adventure when we feel like quitting. Spending time with people who need someone who will...
Praying and Living as One

Praying and Living as One

While pastoring I also learned diversity and unity through normal everyday life and through once-in-a-lifetime accomplishments. Each incident we encounter can become a study of its own, a moment of the holy, a bump into God’s grace, a glance into His face, a holding...