It comes from much more than choosing one word, but narrowing down goals to one word can help keep you grounded, and makes it simple and easy to remember when you're in the middle of all that a year can bring.…
Read MoreJohn 1 blends poetic language and profound theology to introduce the concept of the Word becoming flesh, God in human form.…
Read MoreRituals mark sacred turning points in our lives. They can help us make meaning of celebrations, losses, and transitions. As new parents to Jesus, Mary and Joseph could feel weary for what lies ahead, but perhaps these sacred rituals — and those who bear witness to them—bolster them and give…
Read MoreSimple stories, profound wisdom and endless inspiration are shared through Jesus' parables in Matthew 13.…
Read MoreWe can’t assume others are missing out if they don't see what we see. But we can absolutely model for others the art of slowing down and taking in what is right in front of us.…
Read MoreWonder is all around us — can we recognize it? As we learn how to rejoice in a weary world, can we live in a way that allows amazement and wonder to surprise us often? In Psalm 126, those who expect to reap tears are granted a surprise: shouts of…
Read MoreDo you find it harder to grind through the long days in the winter months? Do you find yourself overall feeling more fatigued than you are used to in the warmer months? Does rest seem more appealing than usual for you in winter?
Perhaps this is because your body is still…
Read MoreIsaiah 40 paints a portrait of God's unfathomable power and tender care, inviting you to find comfort and hope in the midst of life's challenges.…
Read MoreAs Advent begins, we start by acknowledging the weariness, grief, rage and hopelessness we carry—and we also affirm that we are made for joy. Joy is designed to live in a full house of other emotions. …
Read MoreAn important aspect of play that I love is that the process is far more important than the outcome. How many things in your life fit that?…
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