Jonny Diaz gets us. He knows the human struggle with rest and presence. In the opening of his song, Breathe, Jonny paints a frenetic picture of a rushed morning and feeling behind before the day
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Tag: New Year
The Toph-Player’s Tale
Hello, 2026! We welcome this new year–the 365 days ahead filled with unknowns. And to think what adventure awaits! Many have made their list of resolutions, while some prefer to call them “goals.” But what
Read moreHonoring the Past While Stepping into a New Year
And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it. ~1 Peter 3:15 NLT I remember the day and the place: July 20, 1969. I was nine years old.
Read moreMy Grown-Up New Year’s List
Have you ever made a grown-up list? One of those wish-lists since you started adulting of what you really need in life—what matters most. What if we made a grown-up list for the new year?
Read moreTime Changes
For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” ~Jeremiah 29:11 NLT The front of the
Read moreMake Room: Trusting God in the New Year
-Make room. A leftover from Christmas, these two words will not let me go. The failure of the innkeeper in Bethlehem echoes through the ages, challenging me to allow the celebration of Christmas to make
Read moreEyes in the Dark: A Choose Your Own Adventure
Choose your own adventure by following the prompts after the intro below. Ready, set, go! I was walking the dog in the dark the other day, which happens a lot this time of year in
Read moreDon’t Wait–Tomorrow Might Be Too Late!
So now I ask you, dear lady—not as if I were writing to you a new command, but one we have had from the beginning—that we love one another” (2 John 1:5 HCSB). All I
Read moreA TIME FOR FORGIVENESS
IS FORGIVENESS WITHOUT FORGIVING POSSIBLE? A TIME FOR FORGIVENESS I’m looking back at the holidays. It is the day after Thanksgiving and Turkey broth is on the floor. I was in the fridge looking for
Read moreWhat if We Let God be God this Year?
Let God be God! We just embarked on a brand new year. Besides parties, fireworks, and count downs to midnight, the term “brand-new” conjures up all kinds of hopes and dreams. Although a new year
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