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Today was the first day we had been inside our church in a long time. As I sat there listening to one of our youth leaders sing, I thought about how happy I was to finally be back. I had missed the people. I had missed my piano. I had missed worshipping together. But as… Continue reading “Love Me More”

My daughter will start high school in the fall. She’s struggled with some decisions regarding classes to take and sports to play. I know she’s been thinking about it a lot and wants to make the best decisions. She asked me what I thought she should do, and I asked her if she had prayed… Continue reading We Don’t Have To Know All The Answers

Lately I’ve been worried. But the reason has nothing to do with the pandemic. The only reason I can think of is because everything is going so well. Our family is good. Our health is good. We have enough food and a comfortable bed to fall into at night. And lately my mind has drifted… Continue reading Transforming A Head Full Of Worry To A Heart Full Of Thanks

Forgiving someone doesn’t require you to have the same relationship with them after they’ve hurt you. You can still forgive, but choose to move on. God is always the ultimate example. He offers forgiveness to everyone. He forgives, though we don’t deserve it. He forgives before we realize we need to be forgiven. But not… Continue reading Forgiveness Can Be One-sided, But Relationships Can’t

Forgiveness is so difficult for us because even when we want to forgive, we want to be able to do it, and move on. When in reality, we see that bitterness, anger, and hurt often come creeping back in. Why is that? Why can’t we just say, “I forgive”? The end. I think it’s like… Continue reading God’s Strength Is Found In Forgiveness

Should we stay home? Should things reopen? Are we being cautious enough? Are we overreacting? Is the worst over? Or yet to come? When will things get back to normal? What if someone I love gets sick? Is fear taking over? Is worry? How do we know what is right? The truth is, no one… Continue reading His Truth Is All We Need

What would you do if you knew today was our last day on Earth? Would you do anything differently? Psalms 90:12 says, “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Maybe you’re like me. I tuck my baby boy into bed, watch him sleep, and thank God for him… Continue reading I Want To Number My Days

Could it be me?  Could it be you? I’ve prayed a lot for our country and our world. I’ve prayed for protection from sickness for my family. I’ve prayed for healthcare workers. I’ve prayed for those who have lost their jobs; for those who’ve lost loved ones. I’ve prayed for peace over fear.  But what… Continue reading Could It Be Me?

We feel like we’ve lost control of our lives.  We fear what’s ahead.  We fear the unknown.  But in reality, God who was our Creator a few weeks ago, is still our Creator today.  In reality, you had no more control over your life a few weeks ago than you do today.  God still has… Continue reading The Control You Thought You Had…You Didn’t

You can’t turn on the tv or get on social media without the mention of the Coronavirus.  Events are being cancelled, schools are closing, and toilet paper is a hot commodity.  But it is possible to recognize the potential impact of Coronavirus without being overcome by fear and anxiety.  We have an opportunity to show the world… Continue reading Peace In The Midst Of Uncertainty