Are you weary this Christmas? Are you tired of the unknowns and fearing what is around the corner after the gifts are opened and the garland is packed in the basement? Magical blue and green lights reflect off my daughter’s face, and her eyes widen with excitement as she flies across Neverland on Disney World’s… Continue reading The Thrill of Hope
I clearly remember the Christmas when I was broken. When I felt like heaven was closed and there was no way God was thinking of me. It was the same Christmas that Jesus put me back together again and reminded me that He sees me. He sees you. Always. I was 21, in college, and… Continue reading The God Who Sees Christmas Grinches
I live in my head too much. I get lost in worrying about tomorrow, regretting the past, and the fantasy of wants and wishes: so much so that I easily miss what’s in front of me. Life happens in the moments, and I too often miss them. Worrying about tomorrow is easy. It’s almost natural… Continue reading This Moment Is Your Life
By Jessica Brodie I’m what you might refer to as a recovering tightwad. If you’re being nice, you might call me thrifty, frugal, or savings-inclined. I rarely spend money on myself unless there’s a practical or important reason. I embrace classic styles so I don’t have to buy trendy stuff year after year. And as… Continue reading Generosity Lessons from a Recovering Tightwad
What a year! 2020 had to be the weirdest year ever! In life, we have ups and downs. We have good days and bad. We feel loved and alone. As I reflect on the past 20 years of my life, there are some memorable times, some good, some sad. As I write this, there… Continue reading Finding Our Spiritual Rhythm by Shelley Brooks
