In my bible reading plan I’m encountering the up and down reigns of all the kings of Israel and Judah. It’s pretty discouraging history. The majority of these kings “did evil in…
Category: fear
He’s faithful.
Have you ever let someone down? Told a hurting friend you’d meet them for coffee and then totally spaced it out? Forgot you were supposed to make the cupcakes for your first…
Fresh playlist.
I read an incredible book this week. I strongly recommend it. It’s called Soundtracks by Jon Acuff. It’s an easy read and funny and super helpful. In Soundtracks,, Acuff urges us to…
Bad news first.
Do you want the bad news first or the good news? Happy Easter weekend to you wonderful readers. Or Passion Week or Holy Week or Passover or Resurrection Sunday if you prefer….
Choices, choices.
We went to lunch at Mas Margaritas on Sunday like we always do. And someone ordered shrimp tacos. Again. Why in the name of all that’s cheesy and good would anyone ruin…
Boo!
According to the National Retail Federation’s annual Halloween consumer survey, total Halloween spending this year will reach a record 10.6 billion dollars. Eeek! I am not throwing stones. I love holidays, shopping, celebrating and…
Be the GOAT.
Wouldn’t it be cool to be considered the very best at something? The Greatest of All Time? Some names are synonymous with greatness. Serena Williams. Michael Phelps. Whitney Houston. Frank Lloyd Wright….
The burden.
Do you ever look at your sweet, impressionable child and then take a long, hard look at yourself and think, “Dear Lord–what were you thinking?” It’s scary. It’s scary being responsible for…
What’s his face.
“Stop it right now Jake! I mean Marissa! I mean Emily! I mean Lizzy!” Admit it parents, you’ve called your kids the wrong name before. Especially when you’re stressed. Or maybe if…
What we think.
We hear phrases like this every day: We read them in text messages and on our news feed. Hear them in meetings. We discuss them at dinner. We saturate our minds with…