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Adoption is …

“He predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will ... ” – Ephesians 1:5   If someone asked you...
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Because no one else will

Back in 2004, I supported a nonprofit organization called Invisible Children. The mission was to support families in Africa, around Uganda, who were affected by a warlord...
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The joy of movement

Gathered in a circle with their instructor, seniors of all abilities gracefully wave their arms, point their toes and create rhythmic patterns in the air with ribbons....
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Lessons of faith from Peanuts

One of our favorite fall stories is the 1966 classic, “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.” Charles M. Schulz, who created the comic strip Peanuts, taught Sunday...
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Worship in your daily routine

Everyone has a daily routine we fall into whether intentionally set, or we fall into one without really noticing. Wake up, work, eat, decompress, sleep – and...
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The God of as-is

Have you ever been to a Target or Walmart? Unless you’ve been living in a cave in a remote part of the world, then I’m sure you...
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Clothe yourselves with the gifts of Christ

Entering the final months of the year is always an exciting, yet humbling time. Most people finally feel the chance to take a deep breath and enjoy the...
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Finding God’s rhythm

We are in a season of new schedules, routines and rhythms. The fall always brings opportunities, or maybe a few forced changes, to our schedules. I'm just...
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Leaning into God’s desires for our lives

Have you ever put yourself in a box? Have you ever minimized your plans and the desires you have for your life? Do you feel deep in...
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A work in progress

I am a work in progress. It's a good thing when I'm improving, but that's not always the case. Why am I slow and inconsistent in implementing...
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