It’s in the full swing of the Christmas season and spirit. I absolutely love this time of year! The lights, the Christmas tree, the nativities, stockings hung on the fireplace, Christmas carols and the warm, cozy feeling in the air. I can’t help myself…I get swept up in it all. The most important part of…

I remember the warm June afternoon I decided to participate in a half-marathon. I had been training for a little while and felt pretty good throughout the race. However, I remember one very distinct feeling I had throughout the race. I was THIRSTY! It was hot. I was running way too many miles (at least…

Love is tricky. Love is not always how we want it to be or feel. Love often comes with conditions. EXCEPT…when it’s the love of our Father. His love is unlike any other. It goes against all norms and cannot compete with any earthly love we experience. His love is not tricky, it’s always present,…

The busy season is upon us…holidays, planning, cooking, cleaning, preparing, inviting, shopping. I’m tired just thinking of it all. There’s so much we have to DO and not enough free time in our schedules. Why is that? Why is it that some of us live in a busy season, all the time?  Busyness and Success…

Doesn’t it seem like there are standards for everything? How to dress. How to act in the work place. How to raise your children. How to be the best husband or wife. How to…. on and on and on. The list never ends. Here’s what I know about worldly standards…you can never measure up and…