In a previous post I talked about a habit that can have a powerful influence on your life. I wanted to show you more of what this habit can do for you, so I asked some of my friends and family to share what they’ve experienced from spending time with God. Their stories were so […]
The Best Habit You Could Ever Create
Habits. Good ones, bad ones, cute ones, quirky ones. They form a significant portion of our lives, and we might not realize how deeply ingrained they are until we try to change one of them. I know for myself, habit change does not come easily. There are habits I’ve been trying on and off for […]
Highlights and Shadows: 2013 in Review
Like a painter adding depth and beauty to a scene with highlights and shadows, every year God enriches the masterpiece of our lives with the joys and the trials He brings us through. That is one of the reasons this is one of my favorite posts of the year to write. I love taking the opportunity […]
Favorite Books of 2013
Before 2013 fades away into nothing but memories, I wanted to share some of the books that were my favorites among those I read this past year. It felt like I read the least this year that I ever have, but I still managed to squeak in about 23 books. 🙂 Here are a few […]
Why It’s Okay If This Isn’t The Best Christmas Ever
It’s inevitable. You’re innocently watching a Christmas movie. Something has just happened to heighten the anticipation for the yearly celebration, and somebody throws their arms into the air and exclaims “This is going to be the best Christmas ever!” I don’t know what your reaction to such a display is, but when I hear that […]
A Bounty of Blessings from a Caring Creator
Today, among many other things, I am thankful for everything God has taught me in the past year. He has shown me that He is always good, always trustworthy, always loving. He has taught me to understand thankfulness and grace and what they can do if I allow Him to fill me with them. As […]