Creative Lent Ideas – What to Do for Lent This Year
I’ve been reflecting on the season of Lent lately, and really thinking about what it means to give something up for 40 days. What are… Read More »Creative Lent Ideas – What to Do for Lent This Year
I’ve been reflecting on the season of Lent lately, and really thinking about what it means to give something up for 40 days. What are… Read More »Creative Lent Ideas – What to Do for Lent This Year
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I remember a story told by Nicky Gumbel (creator of the Alpha series) about a young girl whose father was a famous pianist. She was… Read More »God works all things together for our good
I remember talking with a friend one day, who suggested, in response to my exhaustion and overwhelm, that maybe I could add something to my schedule. You know, to relax.
Add something?
I laughed at her. Like seriously laughed. That was my first response.
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The following is adapted from a sermon I gave at our church last week. It comes with a funny God story: I read this sermon. … Read More »Worldly Standards, Turning Down a Job, and Trusting God