To Be Known By God, Not Social Media

To Be Known By God, Not Social Media

Hello friends! For several months, I have been in this endless and frustrating cycle of deleting and reinstalling Instagram. I can easily defer from Twitter and Facebook, but there is a weird grip that Instagram has on me. It has taken some time to identify the root of my personal Instagram bondage; the root is my selfish desire to be known.

Spiritual Running

Spiritual Running

I am not a good long distance runner.   Really, I am not a good runner. I have never had to run with endurance in a physical sense. Growing up, I was a gymnast, so I never had to run more than a couple laps around the mat to warm up before practice. If I ever have to run now, I give up way too early, even though I could probably go a little farther.

Loving God With All We’ve Got

Loving God With All We’ve Got

Happy New Year! On the blog this month, our focus is Loving God With All We’ve Got. To do that, we will be chatting about several topics pertaining to personal and spiritual growth. To begin this conversation, let’s take an overview of the most impactful areas of our lives. When asked what is most important, Jesus answered, “Love the Lord your God…

A Special Invitation: 2019 Group Bible Reading Plan

 A Special Invitation: 2019 Group Bible Reading Plan

It’s that time of year...time to wrap up one year and start dreaming about the next. I learned years ago that a good way for me to do this is to sit down with a pot of hot tea, my journal, and a good pen, taking a few moments to think…

Celebrations Fit For A King

Celebrations Fit For A King

Is there anything better than a perfect celebration? Whether it’s a wedding, surprise birthday party, or just a quiet dinner on the porch to honor someone you love, these moments have a way of filling hearts with warmth, joy and…

Gifts That Give Back

Gifts That Give Back

I love so many things about the Christmas season that it’s hard to pick an absolute favorite. However, selecting just the right gift, wrapping it up, and watching a smile light up the receiver’s face is certainly near the very top!  I love to pay attention throughout the year, listening…