Valentine’s Day. Call it what you wish – a day for looooove, a Hallmark holiday, discouragement, a time to wait in line forever at a restaurant. No matter what you call Valentine’s Day, there’s no question that love has been mis-defined. Just take a look at what’s opening in theaters this weekend. What if we […]
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7 Ways to Add Silence to Your Day
We’re craving rest and quiet. At least, that’s what I gather from my own life and the comments I received after writing about 4 Ways to Experience Rest. Yet craving rest, and actually finding ways to experience it are two different things. Silence is especially challenging. Right now, close your eyes and listen. What sounds […]
What to Hold on to When Relationships Shatter
I was washing dishes a couple years ago when I grabbed a thick glass cutting board that I’d had for nearly sixteen years. This glass cutting board had survived two 1,200 mile moves. But it didn’t survive the washing that night. I held the glass with my left hand while washing it with my right. […]
4 ways to experience REST
Anyone else find themselves already tired and overwhelmed with the new year? Resolutions fallen into dissolution? Just a few days into the new year, I felt myself falling apart. It seemed like we went from a silent, holy night to unholy terror in just a matter of days. It was Tuesday morning, just two days […]
Pray A to Z: Zero Prejudice
Thank you so much for participating in the Pray A to Z series. What an exciting journey this has been. Thank you to each of the contributors who opened their hearts and shared their stories with us. This series would not have been the same without you. If you missed any of the posts, you […]
Pray A to Z: Youth Bonus Post
I’m still looking for your Pray A to Z testimonials! You can fill out the contact form here. Today we have a bonus post for Pray A to Z. Praying for our youth is so important, and not just if you have children at home. We all have opportunities to interact with young people in […]