2020 is such an interesting year. There are parts of it I hate, things I wish weren't included in the story. But without all of it, the good and the hard, I wouldn't be where I am today – and I wouldn't be who I am. There's a temptation to want 2020 to be over … Continue reading An Invitation to Advent
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Lessons from the Wilderness
Click here for a video of this week's blog! Sometimes we find ourselves in the wilderness. Again. Another trek through. Or maybe it's more like we're going around in circles. (Is anyone else dizzy?) Did we not pass the test the first or second time? I thought the third time was supposed to be the … Continue reading Lessons from the Wilderness
Resilient
I believe God is making all things new. He is turning all things to good. You may be facing a situation that doesn't seem good right now, but His presence gives peace. According to the world's standard, it may look like you've lost it all. Can I encourage you today? Just don't lose you; don't … Continue reading Resilient
True Power
This week's blog is brought to you by Kimberly Hall! I've gotten to know her over the past couple years as we are both a part of the Liberty Church family. Kim has an incredible story and an enormous heart for others. I hope you are encouraged today by her words and her perspective! "True … Continue reading True Power
Celebrating Life
It's been a cloud-y week in our home! Last weekend, Clouds premiered on Disney Plus. I first heard about Zach Sobiech's story when I read his mom's book Fly A Little Higher 6 years ago. This week Jon (and Jackson) covered Zach's song that inspired the movie. Click here to check it out on YouTube! … Continue reading Celebrating Life
Created Equal in His Image
"Then God said, 'Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.' So God created man in his own image, in … Continue reading Created Equal in His Image
Let Us (Also, Lettuce)
This blog can be found on YouTube, or keep reading for the written version! As I was preparing this week's blog, the word encourage came to mind. Webster's definition of encourage is: "to inspire with courage, spirit, or hope: hearten; to attempt to persuade: urge; to spur on." This is my heart each week; I … Continue reading Let Us (Also, Lettuce)
My Race to Run 