“But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 While she was alive, my mom never missed the chance to remind me …
Faith
Living in the Extraordinary Ordinary
There’s no such thing as an ordinary life. Obscure? Yes. Ordinary? No. I’m holding you by the shoulders and looking you in the eyes as I say this. You are irreplaceable in God’s story. Your words matter. Your life matters. You matter. I don’t really care what you’ve done or how much you’ve messed up …
When Your Mountain Won’t Move
What mountain are you dealing with right now? A mountain that simply won’t move no matter what you do? A mountain causing you to doubt His grace is real? There’s a good reason for your mountain, I promise. Here’s the story of my latest, largest mountain and some principles that are helping me deal with …
20 Year End Things to Think About
It’s been quite the year! 2017 is drawing to a close and 2018 is just around the corner. It’s been a year filled with highs and lows, birth and death and new beginnings. Here are a few highlights: Our fourth grandchild, Wyatt James, joined us in October weighing a hearty 10 lbs, 8 oz …
Mary, The One Who Made Room
I bet you could’ve heard a pin drop. All heaven holding their breath as Gabriel waits for her response. Would she say yes? Would she politely but firmly demur? How would she handle the chance to change the world at it’s core, to make history, to shake up the foundation she’d based her faith upon? Would …