I tossed and turned for about an hour and decided to get up. I'm not interested in living a 3 a.m. song by Matchbox Twenty. Why do I wake up between 3 and 4 every morning, and where did this new pattern of not falling back to sleep emerge from? Should I get up and make a … [Read more...] about Finding Intimacy with God: Lessons from 3 a.m. Reflections
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The Trinity of Connection: Strengthening Your Relationships with God, Self, and Others
No man is an island, entire of itself. Out of the overwhelming love and joy of the Trinity, humans were created from connection, for connection. This drive was gifted to us with the intent of joy and wonder. It is also an area of life that can be fraught with frustration and … [Read more...] about The Trinity of Connection: Strengthening Your Relationships with God, Self, and Others
Healthy Communication With God
Do you ever wonder how you can communicate better with someone you disagree with? Do you ever regret something you told someone? Can you remember words that made a difference in your life? Words can have a powerful meaning, and what we say can affect relationships positively … [Read more...] about Healthy Communication With God
Striving for Normal, Not Extraordinary
“I’m opting out of needing to be extraordinary.” I read this quote from Lisa Olivera and felt a multitude of feelings simultaneously. Hesitation – because what would it say about me if I’m not excellent? Resistance – because this goal (dare I say idol) of creating … [Read more...] about Striving for Normal, Not Extraordinary
Guard Your Thoughts, Save Your Soul
Our minds are powerful. The mind can bring incredible joy, or incredible despair. We’ve seen versions of ‘guard your thoughts’ on all sorts of wall décor and daily devotionals. Gandhi famously wrote “Watch your thoughts, they become words; watch your words, they become … [Read more...] about Guard Your Thoughts, Save Your Soul
Choose The Best Thing
As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She … [Read more...] about Choose The Best Thing
