This Friday night marks the beginning of an 8-week Bible study through the book of Romans, and my heart is both full and expectant. For years, Romans has been a book that has deeply shaped my faith. It’s a letter that doesn’t just explain the gospel—it proclaims it with power, clarity, and urgency. Every time... Continue Reading →
11,322 days later and counting… Yesterday I celebrated my 31st birthday, and as I look back on the past thirty years, my heart is overwhelmed with gratitude and such joy! My life has been filled with growth, change, challenge, mercy and grace—and through it all, I’ve seen the hand of God shaping my story in... Continue Reading →
In this passage, Jesus responds to a lawyer's question about eternal life by emphasizing the importance of loving God and one's neighbor. He illustrates this through the parable of the Good Samaritan, highlighting that true neighbors are often those society rejects. Jesus encourages genuine compassion that transcends cultural boundaries and religious expectations.
The content discusses the duality of human nature through the metaphor of an eagle wanting to soar and a hippopotamus preferring mud. It emphasizes self-awareness, empathy, and the importance of recognizing both our strengths and weaknesses. The author encourages self-compassion and humility while acknowledging personal struggles with mental health and leadership.
The holiday season brings some of the most joyful times of our life! Some of us spend our time planning tasty meals around the table and others plan extravagant adventures together with our family. The music that we listen to as we are driving down the highway changes to those classic holiday tunes and the... Continue Reading →
The author reflects on the themes of the musical "Wicked," emphasizing defying the constraints of societal labels and expectations. They highlight that individuals often feel restrained by past experiences, advocating for personal empowerment and the courage to rise above challenges. Living authentically and embracing uniqueness allows one to truly "defy gravity."
Our day started at 2:30am for our adventure to Vegas! We have been planning this trip for a couple of months since we found out that we would be coming for a travel conference. I knew that this would be a great opportunity for Nanny to take another adventure with us and an even greater... Continue Reading →
The author emphasizes that forgiveness is often misunderstood, viewed as an optional act rather than a commandment in Christianity. True forgiveness involves recognizing our own need for grace, relying on the Holy Spirit for strength, and shifting focus from the hurt caused to the mercy we've received. Healing and forgiveness are intertwined processes, needing humility and obedience.
One of the greatest treasures in life can be a simple word of wisdom or encouragement from someone that you meet along your journey. I have many of those moments that I am able to recall over the years of being surrounded by so many influential people throughout my life. One of those moments involved... Continue Reading →
The very first time I heard the word “dinking” I thought that I must be hearing it wrong, or they just did not pronounce the “R” and they meant to say “drinking.” Sure enough, dinking is a thing if you know anything about pickleball. If you have not had the chance to grab your pickleball... Continue Reading →
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