When you play it small, you play it safe. But when you take a chance, a calculated risk, exciting outcomes enter the equation. Small efforts and requests may lead to safe answers and minimal disruption, but as Christians are we really called to lead lives of insignificance? The Circle Maker I am currently reading a […]
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Odds and Ends
Next up on the agenda, around the day to day, is odds and ends – in addition to making plans for the new year. The rush and the hurry and the prep of Black Friday is now behind us. True, things will probably be steady busy through the New Year, but the biggest shopping day […]
Lean Into The Now
No matter your hopes, no matter your dreams, learn to lean into the now. Though you may be more excited about what’s coming, discover how to create excitement in where you currently are. This can be a constant challenge, a constant opportunity to practice faith. Being content and enjoying where God currently has you doesn’t […]
Dream Big Again
Dream Big Again – I read that phrase the other day and it really resounded with me! I want to be sure I dream big, because I serve an incredible, unlimited God! This year has been one of a lot of work, long hours, and wait-and-see situations. Reading that phrase sparked something inside of me! […]
What Could Go Right
Instead of wondering about things not working out, what if you considered what could go right. What if things were to come together in your favor. Your hopes, your dreams, all coming together in God’s perfect time – that’s a beautiful dream and a beautiful way to think. You know we don’t get brownie points […]
Exciting Days Ahead
There are exciting days ahead, things I’m anticipating, opportunities on the horizon. These last few years have felt a bit of a blur. Lots of work and long hours, but with some of the best people! With all the time and work being done, it’s been important to schedule in some fun too! But I […]
Our Best Days Are Ahead
Our best days are ahead and incredible things are coming! I don’t know about you, but it seems as if life is in a bit of an uproar right now. I barely look at the news and all I see is conflict, unrest, and division. Praise God for the Bible and His direction and peace! […]
We are in a War
We are in a war: good vs evil, right vs wrong, moral vs immoral. I am going to present a conversation I have been having a lot lately in regards to this: The world is getting so evil, the Lord will surely be coming back any day, right? No man knows, not even the Son. […]
You Never Know What Is Preparing You
You never know what is preparing you. Seriously, it is rather fascinating to consider. Do you ever look back at certain things in your past and suddenly have an epiphany of what that was preparing you for? Or even realize that if it weren’t for the experience you had had in one area, you never […]
Delight Yourself in the Lord
“Delight yourself in the LORD; And He will give you the desires of your heart.” -Psalm 37:4 Do you take time to delight yourself in the Lord? To build a closer relationship with Him and get to know Him more personally? Church and church groups are nice, but if you don’t already, learn to look […]