It’s been a while since I wrote something, but I’ve had plenty of time to reflect this week. I tested positive for COVID-19 and I’m currently quarantining in my 3-year-old daughter’s bedroom. If you just imagined me writing this under a pink fluffy comforter, you wouldn’t be wrong. When I tested positive, COVID-19 instantly got a lot...
I hear voices… all the time. I’m betting you do too. Each and every day we’re bombarded with voices of all types. Our spouses. Our co-workers. Our kids. Our friends. Our parents. Their words don’t simply bounce off our foreheads. They enter our ears and stick around for awhile. Sometimes for a very long time. Sometimes even...
I know some people who are upset today. I also know some who are excited. And I know a lot of people who are nervous and afraid. Regardless of your feelings, when a new president takes office, it’s a significant day in American history. And with that, I want to encourage you to join me in praying. Why pray? Because praying is...
I realize that titling a blog article “How To Be Happy Again” is making quite the statement. Happiness can feel elusive — especially in a year like 2020. To be honest, the only reason I’m comfortable making a statement this is that the simple life changing tip I plan on sharing is based on ancient, biblical wisdom. Before we get...
If you’re wondering what the Bible has to say about gossip and drama — there’s plenty to dive into. The Bible mentions gossip dozens of times because they dealt with it thousands of years ago just like we do today. Gossip is poisonous and can infect friendships, teams, and even churches. I’ve personally witnessed this, but...
Racism and revival. It may seem strange to talk about these two topics in the same breath, but I’m becoming increasingly convinced that a revival is happening right now. Things are messy — no doubt. Division is everywhere. Sides are clashing. But I believe what we’re seeing right now is a holy disruption in America. An exorcism of...
There’s so much to say but I also know that I don’t have the right words. I’ve struggled with this for the past few days and have finally decided to just share the few imperfect words I do have. What happened to George Floyd isn’t just sad. It’s sickening. I don’t have to know “all the details,” because unfortunately, this...
We just entered a new year and while I have so much to be grateful for, the past few months have been difficult. About halfway through 2019, we made the decision to sell our home and build a house. Logically, it all made sense. The market, the timing, the age of our kids — it all seemed sort of “perfect.” We put our house on the...
Slowing down isn’t easy. Being present isn’t a piece of cake. And the little device you’re probably reading this article on can often be our greatness weakness. If you’re feeling a little tired today, I get it. Life isn’t easy and this time of year makes it even more difficult. We all have responsibilities that can’t be...
Recently, I had an hour-long phone call with a good friend. We were discussing a struggle he was dealing with and he was expressing how he had finally reached the end of his rope with this specific struggle. He simply wanted to know what to do. He was tired of falling back into the same problem, he knew Jesus was supposed to be the answer...
