One of my favorite parts of the Olympics are the personal, inspirational stories of athletes who overcome obstacles to meet their dreams. The celebration of victory becomes much more relatable, even to non-athletic spectators, when the preceding defeats are revealed. We can all relate to disappointments and failures, as well …
Seeds have always fascinated me. An object which is so very tiny can not only produce something much larger in size, but in many cases, exponentially multiply itself. As a teenager, I was amazed the first time I saw a mustard seed. Having read about this very small seed in …
During the season of Easter, I love to focus on the life and resurrection of Jesus. It is THE reason I celebrate. It offers the hope that infuses every pore of who I am and what I do. It is why I can live the life that I live. It is …
Starting something new can be tough. Really tough. But I believe it may be even harder to re-start something or to start over again, especially if you stopped after suffering repeated setbacks. I’ve recently been thinking about getting moving, both figuratively and literally. Let me give a simple explanation of …
I love the outdoors. As I admire the splendor of creation, my soul is realigned with what is right and good in the world. Recently, my youngest girls and I went hiking on a popular Colorado trail. We had a wonderful time on a rocky wooded trail that snaked along …
Do you ever feel like you can do better? Do you ever feel like you can be a little more faithful with your goals, do a little better with your job, exercise a little more, eat a little better, make a little more money, be more kind? In other words, do you …
I suppose God can speak to you through the most unlikely of people. You could guess that God might speak to you through your pastor, your Bible study leader, or even your friend. The truth is, he can use anything or anyone. Today, I heard God speaking to me through …
At the mention of the word “Easter,” images emerge in the minds of men, women, and children everywhere. Many of these impressions are based on actual experiences that occur in our lives. Sunrise services, cute frilly dresses, spring outfits, egg dyeing, egg hunts, bunnies, Sunday lunch, and an extra long …
10 Keys to the Winter Season of Life
Self-identity can be a very fickle friend. Self-identity is defined as the recognition of one’s potential and qualities as an individual, especially in relation to social context. Social context would the culture that the individual was educated in or lives in, and the people and institutions with which they interact. …