Sometimes, our minds fail us. Sometimes, we depend on ourselves to remain in the right mental state to keep us going and to help us to remain calm and steady in the midst of difficulties. If only it were that
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100 blog posts. 100 ideas. 100 moments to slow down and ponder. 100 more opportunities to dwell on Scripture. 100 opportunities to seek out the character of God. 100 opportunities to explore the creativity that God has gifted humanity in
When Easter Fires Burned in Medieval Ireland
This Friday, March 17th, is St. Patrick’s Day, which makes it one of my favorite days of the year. Unfortunately, there is (generally speaking) so little explored in the way of spiritual themes around this holiday considering how it is
Where God’s Grace Meets Our Insecurities
I’ve mentioned in my blogs before that I seriously struggle with fear in my life. Fear is a major motivator. Most of what I do in my life can, in some way, be traced back to deep fears that overwhelm
When I’m Weak Like Simon Peter
Not long ago, I wrote about similar weaknesses that I seem to have with the Apostle Peter that tend to get in my way when I’m meant to give God control. And I actually believe there’s more to be said
What Will We Find in the Finding Place?
You know how we can see God all around us? His fingerprints are all throughout creation, in the goodness that can be found in community, in the love that draws families together, in the satisfaction of a delicious meal, and
The Way Hesed Addresses Our Deepest Fears
Would you like to hear of a real-life nightmare that I lived once upon a time? At my last job in third-party logistics, I was tracking some hyper-critical shipments for BMW. For context, I need you to know how little
What [AND WHO] Great Leadership Looks Like
Did you know that the books of Ezra, Nehemiah, and 1-2 Chronicles originally formed one larger compiled work? They act like a snapshot into a fascinating time in Israel’s history. In the aftermath of their exile in Babylon (70 years
Encouragement For Those Who Don’t Understand The Plan
Have you ever thought about how God works in such mysterious ways? That’s such a widely used phrase, isn’t it? And it’s true. Should we spend time in Ecclesiastes to confirm? What a difficult book! We spend time ruminating over
Have We Noticed Who Is In Our Painting?
I recently heard about a painting by German Realist Adolph Menzel that really caught my attention. It hangs, unfinished, in Germany’s National Gallery in Berlin. Isn’t that intriguing? A famous painting, hung in a prestigious location, and it has bare