In each of our lives, seasons change. We experience seasons of fruitfulness and barrenness, joy and sorrow, excitement and monotony. The writer of Ecclesiastes said it best: “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens” (Ecclesiastes 3:1). Though we understand that seasons change, a new one can often…
August is slipping away faster than I can wrap my mind around. Kids are back in school and the lazy, hazy days of summer are almost over. New seasons bring a mix of joy and anticipation. However, they can also bring emotions of sadness and anxiety. As I’ve been thinking about the seasons of life…
In our humanness we crave significance, importance and value. However, God says you are significant – He set His affection on you. (Ephesians 1:4). He calls you precious and honored. (Isaiah 43:4). We need to completely uproot insecurity in our lives so that we can remain firmly planted in holy confidence.
Cue the confetti! Happy New Year, Friends! I have to admit, I just love New Year’s Day! The idea of a fresh start, a clean sheet, a new chapter, excites me. But, for some, the New Year holds fear and uncertainty. That’s understandable. I mean, one look at the evening news can throw anyone into…
Recently, two of my grandsons spent the night with me. One of them is 12 and one is 11. Sunday morning, I spent a long time praying for them, and by the time I came out of my office, they were up and ready to eat. As they were eating their breakfast I told them…
Life can feel pretty uncertain at times. You think you’re going to get the job promotion and then it falls through. We think the pandemic is settling down and then the numbers go up. Perhaps one day everything seems fine with your child and then you realize there are some hidden struggles going on below…