Joy to the world, the Lord is come. Let earth receive her king... I love the old Christmas carols. They have this perfect way of bringing the past into the present. Unfortunately, all too often the past sneaks into the present in much uglier ways. We set our expectations for Christmas - full of beauty... Continue Reading →
We just put up our Christmas tree. The light is fading as I sit here and stare at it. Today has been hard. I don’t have the energy to start decorating. The tree stands silently in the dark, empty, waiting for what comes next.... I know so many of us are walking through difficult times.... Continue Reading →
I have been thinking about the principle of the path today. It is not your intentions that will get you where you want to go. It is the steps you take in the right direction. Andy Stanley wrote a wonderful book to answer the question, “ How do you get where you want to go?”... Continue Reading →
What do you do when you make a mistake? What do you do with the wrong actions of a loved one? You know what happened was wrong. It is done. You can't undo it. We are not perfect. Mistakes happen. Its ok. When addiction or abuse invade your life - they seem to become a... Continue Reading →
As I sit here reflecting on the wonderful craziness of the past year, I can't help but wonder what 2019 will hold. Whether it brings new adventures or new struggles, I look forward to stepping out into the unknown. Every year, I ask the Lord for a word of direction, some little hint to guide... Continue Reading →
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