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
“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
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,
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
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
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
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
“I wish…” was a common statement in my childhood and adolescence. The words that followed this short statement were often my desire for something else—a different situation, a toy, an experience, etc. My parents, upon hearing me say, “I wish…”