Let the light shine
[box] Matthew 5:16 NIV In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. [/box] When the boys were little, one of our first family mission projects was filling shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. Sparks are ignited in simple beginnings. No matter […]
When my Keurig isn’t fast enough, I’ve got problems
I open the handle on the Keurig, pop the pod in, hit the brew button. While the coffee is brewing in a record 20 seconds, I impatiently tap my finger on the handle of the mug. No sense in wasting any time, I add the sugar and cream while the coffee is brewing into the […]
Subtle Interruptions
When I first saw him walking along the road, it didn’t seem completely unusual. We were at a major interstate exit. He had a large backpack, dirty ripped up clothes, and a dog on a leash. I thought to myself, “I wish it were easier to stop and give him one of our blessing bags.” […]
Day 31: Jesus the Ultimate Picture of Discomfort
I started this series thinking my discomfort was in writing for 31 days on a topic that could eventually cause me great discomfort. Just naming it was uncomfortable. I went exploring with God. You see it’s easy for me to say I want to get uncomfortable for His sake, but when I’m actually facing the […]
Day 30: Do you dare to dream?
I had a dream to write a book. But it was a secret dream. I didn’t share it because how many people actually write a book? Why would I think I could actually do it when so many people much more talented have the same dream? I dreamed of being a writer. I kept that […]
Day 29: A Name
There are some people that when you meet them you feel you already know them. And that they know you. Today’s post comes from my friend, Jen, sister to one of my dearest friends – Stephanie…mentioned in Seeking Christmas. After you read Jen’s words, please spend some time on her blog reading her beautiful […]
