Intentional Rhythm
Three of my children have returned to school for the second semester. For my two children in college, it means a new schedule with different classes and times when they are supposed to be in class. The university and seminary
Living Intentionally
It is estimated that 80% of people who made resolutions two weeks ago have already failed. By the end of the year, only 10% will succeed in reaching their resolution goal. When we look at resolutions, it seems a futile
New Year. New You.
Our Christmas decorations in our home each year include a countdown to Christmas wooden block display. Each morning, my daughter gets out of bed and changes the countdown. The display sits below our television, so it is readily seen by
Advent Lectionary: Plan. Fulfillment. Obedience
The year comes to an end today and a new year begins tomorrow. In the past year, we have experienced celebration and we have experienced grief. We have experienced life and we have experienced death. We have experienced dreams come
Advent Lectionary: The Transformational Name
The power and honor to name our children is a gift that comes with great responsibility. The meaning behind the name or the heritage of the name guides our decision-making. When our daughter was born, I knew her middle name
Advent Lectionary: More Than Ordinary
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
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
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
Overflowing Heart: Invited
“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