My Offering
What will you give up for Lent this year? This question will become common language over the next several days leading up to Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. The Mardi Gras festivities are in full swing as we
Preparing for Lent
The Christmas celebration occurred a little over one month ago. The memories of families gathered, late-night services to celebrate Jesus’ birth, and the beautiful music of Christmas are still fresh in our minds. Yet, in just over two weeks, we
Intentional Preparation
My quiet space and devotion/study area is the recliner at the end of the couch in our living room. Several years ago, our son, Judah, made me a lapboard that perfectly fits a Bible, a devotion book, and a journal.
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