Successful organizations develop Vision Statements in order to ensure that they intentionally invest their best resources toward the best end goals. They know it is wise to “Begin with the end in…
Integrity. Priceless.
This past Sunday, my Pastor Jay taught from the book of Judges (chapters 17–18), where we meet a man named Micah who made incremental compromises in his devotion to God. Those small…
Believers. Become leaders.
Did you know the New Testament uses the phrase “one another” more than 50 times? It tells us to teach one another, greet one another, love one another—and yes, serve one another….
Ordinary Moments. Soak them up.
As July winds down and August approaches, the back-to-school buzz is beginning to build. Here comes classroom supply lists, carpool schedules, sports practices, and all the other rush of fall activities. But…
Summer Reading. 2 book recs.
If you have a summer reading list, I’d love to recommend two books that have deeply impacted me: Remember Death and Remember Heaven by Matthew McCullough. And if you don’t have a…
Wait in hope.
My husband and I are reading the book of Isaiah together and it is remarkably full of hope. In the midst of terrible warnings and woes, there are also extravagant promises about…
Bridge the gap.
There’s a question that has a way of humbling even the most seasoned moms and dads: Am I focusing my time on who matters most—and what matters most? It’s easy to feel…
The Good Life.
Summer has a way of drawing us toward what we imagine the “good life” looks like. Warm weather, long evenings, maybe a vacation. A break from the work of mundane daily life….
Summer. Invest that free time.
It’s summertime! And we all love the change of pace. Younger families are enrolling in T-ball, swimming lessons and summer reading programs at the library. Families with older kids are heading off…
Paradise City
This Week at Day Camp: A Taste of Paradise This week is one of my favorite weeks of the year—Day Camp! Our littlest ones, ages 4–7 will come for fun and friends…