The air has changed. Summer’s warmth has given way to a slight chill as the breeze has gently blown us right into September. It’s funny how every year I know the change is coming yet it always seems to arrive too soon. Living where “real” summer seems to only last about two and a half months before our few weeks of autumn quickly surrender to… Read More »Extraordinary Moments in Ordinary Days
“Love anything, and your heart will certainly be wrung and possibly be broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact, you must give your heart to no one, not even to an animal.” C. S. Lewis, The Four Loves Love and pain are unavoidably intertwined. As humans, we know this in the depths of our being, yet naturally, we try to shield… Read More »Choosing to Love When Pain is Inevitable
The selfie world is feeding us (and our children) the message that “it’s all about you!”, yet happiness remains elusive.
“Do not despise the day of small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin.” | Zechariah 4:10 Has God placed a dream in your heart, a vision in your soul, or a mission in your life that feels big? Maybe it feels both exciting and daunting at the same time. Perhaps you’re looking ahead at the big picture, longing for the final… Read More »How to Persevere When You Feel Like Giving Up on Your Calling
Distractions They’re everywhere and they aren’t going away. If we want to live our lives on purpose and avoid getting caught up in the swirl of busyness and distractions, we’ll have to find a way to overcome them to stay focused on our purpose. It sounds obvious, but it’s not easy to accomplish. I suspect most of us are familiar with the following scenario or… Read More »How to Live on Purpose in an Age of Distractions
Supporting Adoptive and Foster Families With around 400,000 children in the U.S. Foster Care system (source), there is a huge need for Christian families to adopt or foster these waiting children. However, adopting and fostering is a big decision, and not everyone is able or equipped to adopt or foster for various reasons. You may have health issues, your home doesn’t meet the requirements, or… Read More »7 Ways the Church can Support Adoptive and Foster Families