Some things you don’t think about until you’re older… like finding God in pain. Even if you don’t believe in or want to really know God, pain has a way of turning our thoughts toward Him. In crisis, we often look for answers outside of ourselves, beyond what we’ve tried before. I don’t like […]
Empty Nest: Another Chance to Conquer Fear
I blew up last night. Anger burst up and out of me before I knew what happened. Sure, there was a trigger. Something that might frustrate anyone, although I don’t get frustrated so much anymore. But it threw me into orbit and I didn’t see it coming. And I would have never guessed that […]
Big-picture Thinking: Making Room for Blessing
Don’t you love feeling full and useful and blessed? Any sign of growth and overflow (even in the smallest of details) makes me smile. Jars full of nuts. Smiling eyes. A growing business. Overflowing flowerbeds. Hopeful conversation. Learning and mentoring. These are evidence of someone who thinks big-picture thoughts. Although a random act of […]
“What if?” Challenge #8
Here we are — the last day of our “What if?” challenge. But hopefully you’re just barely beginning your pursuit to unlock God’s “What if?” perspective over your life. Asking for His perspective of yesterday, today, and tomorrow will always bring hope, even when a correction in course or thought process is necessary. God’s wisdom […]
“What if?” Challenge #7
Rejection can be a painful experience. But worrying about the possibility of being rejected can be just as painful. In a world consumed with wanting to be accepted, it’s hard to imagine how much time and emotion has been spent wondering if someone would answer with a “yes” or “no.” Whether for a job or […]