Why is it so hard to hang onto the good? Maybe it's just human nature to focus on the negative, or maybe it's a reflection of our own self-doubt. One insult often leaves a lasting impact, while compliments and words of encouragement are quickly forgotten. I am personally quick to dismiss compliments because I don't... Continue Reading →
Don’t Grow Weary in Doing Good
Have you ever felt like your spiritual gas tank was running on fumes? I've had a heaviness on my heart over the past week. The heaviness I felt wasn't because of any life situation, fear, or doubt. I just felt disconnected. So I waited for God to speak. Yesterday as I read the gospel of... Continue Reading →
Thank You for the Storms
The past year has been full of storms. When we're in the middle of the storm things seem dark and turbulent. It's easy to forget that up above those dark storm clouds the sun is still shining. Our view of it may be obscured but it is there just the same, shining it's light and... Continue Reading →
The Things We Love: Perfection vs. Peace
Who doesn't love perfection? I think we all dream of having the perfect job, the perfect spouse, the perfect home, perfect children, or a perfect life. Our pursuit of perfection motivates us to better ourselves. Which sounds like a good thing, but perfection has a dark side. As a recovering perfectionist, it's not all it... Continue Reading →
The Things We Love: Knowledge vs. Wisdom
This particular topic has always been difficult for me. Being a person who thrives on knowledge, I love to dig into and analyze any topic that interests me. But this thirst for knowledge has its setbacks. For one, it can lead to an obsession with having the answers. I believe that the answers are there... Continue Reading →