Yesterday, I stepped away from working at my computer—and somehow found the unexpected joy of leading a four-goat walking club. Stepping away from work is difficult for me when I get into hyperfocus, but stepping
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There are seasons in life when we begin to realize that the roles we’ve carried for years are shifting. Sometimes it happens gradually. Sometimes it’s all at once. Career changes. Children become more independent. Ministries
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Several years ago, our family enjoyed creating candy from molds. With the right mold, any shape was possible. Turtles were our favorite. We never discussed empty calories or dental cavities. Instead, while choosing our mold,
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“Some days are diamonds, some days are stones.” John Denver, though he could have used some of that intuitiveness when it came to experimental aircraft, sure nailed it when he crooned those words about the
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Learning to Trust God Along the Way Rules. There are a lot of them, don’t you think? It seems the world bombards us with them as soon as we’ve mastered the transition from sitting up
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“Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up unto salvation—if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good.” 1 Peter 2:2-3 (ESV) Reading the Bible helps
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you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. – Psalm 139:13-14
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Holy Spirit Filled… It was a humid Tuesday morning in New Orleans, and Darryl had just started his shift at the community center, as he had for the past decade. But that morning felt different.
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My house temporarily housed nine extra people—seven middle school boys and two adult leaders. We hosted them while they participated in our church’s youth weekend, Disciple Now. The chaos and noise got a bit overwhelming
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The spirit of the Lord is here. Worship in His presence. . . Seek, and you shall find Him Praise and worship affect my spiritual well-being and restore my soul. Although I’m reminded how the
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