Several years back, my large little family attended a family reunion. We were all happy to be there, having not seen brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, and cousins in a long time. I proudly sported a 6 month baby bump, and I felt like I actually looked great in my fuchsia shirt […] Read more…
If you had to tally up how many times this week–or last month, last year, or over the course of your life–that you have not measured up, how great do you think the number would be? For me? Huge, my friend! I’ve made some pretty stupid decisions, whether in the moment or planned out in […] Read more…
Sometimes we are discouraged in life. Trials are battering us on all sides. And it feels like no one cares, no one is watching, not even God. A recent funny scene at my house reminded me that if His eye is on the sparrow, I know He watches me! A few weeks back, my kids […] Read more…
Joy. Happiness. Often we use the two interchangeably. Happiness is defined as good fortune, pleasure, contentment, joy. Simply, the state of being happy. It’s an emotion, a feeling. Joy has a similar definition, so it’s no wonder we get them confused. However, I know joy is deeper than that. I’ve experienced it, and so did […] Read more…
Do you ever wonder what you are doing here? Why did God put you at this place, in this time? Do you consider your purpose or try to examine why you do what you do? We go about our day-to-day spinning our wheels and doing good things. Have you ever thought that maybe these good things […] Read more…
