Advent Lectionary: More Than Ordinary

Dec. 17, 2025 by

We would line up on the wall of the gymnasium during PE class so the two people chosen captain could choose their teams. The process illuminated the athletic from the not so athletic. After the first two or three times

Advent Lectionary: Hope Overflows

Dec. 10, 2025 by

The stress of life and the intense schedule we seek to keep in today’s culture can lead to feelings of burnout. “Burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion from prolonged or excessive stress, often from work but

Advent Lectionary: Put On Light

Dec. 3, 2025 by

The city of Utqiagvik, Alaska is experiencing polar night, as the sun will not rise again until late January. Each day will be darkness without the presence of the sun. I have trouble conceiving of this stretch of just over

Giving Tuesday 2025 Video

Dec. 2, 2025 by

Overflowing Heart: Invited

Nov. 26, 2025 by

“You are invited…” Receiving an invitation to a birthday party, bridal shower, wedding, graduation, baby shower, or retirement is an honor. Just this weekend, my family attended an 86th Birthday party and a wedding. The sense of feeling included and

Overflowing Heart: I am Blessed

Nov. 19, 2025 by

Just a little over 29 years ago, two college kids met at a Wesley Foundation and worked together in leading youth at a local church. With stars in their eyes and a clear calling to expand this relationship to marriage,

Overflowing Heart: My Gift

Nov. 12, 2025 by

Several years ago, I was diagnosed with Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). For many years, most people who knew me would have noted my tendencies toward ADHD. My constant energy, randomness, and desire to keep moving pointed to the reality

Overflowing Heart: God Protected Me

Nov. 5, 2025 by

In the season of Thanksgiving, I am considering two statements: These two prompts will serve to focus The Guide email throughout the month of November as I share my Overflowing Heart. This first installment contains what to some may be

Attribute of a Christian: Generosity

Oct. 29, 2025 by

The transformation of Christ at work in our lives turns us from a focus on self to our focus on Jesus. We begin to see the world in new ways and what is important to us changes. We no longer

Attitudes of the Kingdom: Perseverance

Oct. 22, 2025 by

I have a book on my shelf entitled Start. The extension of the title includes three statements: Punch Fear in the Face. Escape Average. Do Work that Matters. To create, accomplish, and complete, a person must start. The issue for