“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For […]
Faith
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I love to drive. When given the option to fly or drive to a city within 5 or 6 hours, I would much rather drive. I enjoy the comfort of my own vehicle listening to music or podcasts, talking to people, and talking to God. I can stop when I […]
There is no such thing as work-life balance. There, I said it. Work-life balance is a social construct that points us in the wrong direction, pitting work against life. The phrase “work-life” suggests that work is not part of life but something you struggle through so you can get to […]
What challenge are you facing right now that looks insurmountable? Have you been straining toward a goal that appears unreachable? Perhaps you have a dream that seems unattainable. I want to encourage you today. No matter what you are facing, God is with you, He is for you and He […]
Divisiveness, tension, fear, anger, hostility, conflict, mistrust, violence—read the news in mainstream media or social media and this is what you will be hit with almost daily. We’re divided by our politics. We divide ourselves over the color of our skin and ethnicity. We divide and fight over mask or […]
I recently decided to pick up the cello again, after not playing for 27 years (right after my son was born). My goal was to enjoy whatever I was able to do – not to put any pressure on myself to perform, but to use this as a way to […]
When I moved to Arkansas, my number one priority after getting my house in a livable state was connecting with people. I didn’t know anyone in the area, so I needed to find my people fast. One of the first groups I joined was the Fayetteville chapter of Business and […]
If you’ve attended church, you’ve probably heard these words many times. I know I had, but I didn’t get it … until several years ago. For most of my life, the Bible was not something I thought about actually reading. It seemed complicated, intimidating and very difficult to make sense […]
If you’ve gotten on board with choosing One Word for the year as an alternative to the laundry list of resolutions, congratulations! I pray it’s a word that is already inspiring and challenging you. But a year is a long time to keep something in place. How will you keep […]
I was listening to KLRC earlier this week and they asked the question, “What have you learned about gratitude this year?” I’ve known for some time that gratitude is an important part of not only joyful, but successful living. Thankfully, gratitude has been an important part of my life, but […]