You know the “mayhem moments” of the holidays? The rush to arrive at events on time. The moment when someone gives your child a gift and he boldly states, “I already have that!” Or the moment an argument erupts during an extended family dinner and you feel like crawling under the table. Each of those…
Bethlehem was all hustle and bustle as people from all over returned to pay their taxes. Street vendors saw the opportunity and likely set up early. Inn managers were a mix of excited and stressed as their rooms filled to capacity. Tax collectors saw dollar signs as people entered the streets of the ancient city…
I’ve been thinking about peace quite a bit lately. I’m probably so obsessed with peace because my life is so wild. As I enjoy my very full life, I’ve been pausing and asking myself, “Am I feeling peaceful?” Ah. Such a great question. According to the Apostle Paul, we’re “called to peace” (Colossians 3:15). Isn’t…
One morning last week, I dragged myself out of bed, filled my coffee cup, and reluctantly hit my knees to start my time of prayer and praise. Honestly, I was a bit tired and had a million concerns on my heart—in other words, I felt worried. I scrolled through the songs on my iPhone and…