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Faith in the Present Tense
“At once.” Not after they wrapped up their to-do list. Not after they prayed about it for six months. Not after things felt more convenient. They dropped their nets—immediately. And that one moment of obedience changed the rest of their lives. When Jesus calls us to follow Him…
From Follower to Fisher: Living on Mission
When Jesus said to His disciples, “Come, follow me, and I will send you out to fish for people”, He wasn’t just giving them a new job title. He was giving them a new purpose. Because following Jesus was never meant to end with us—it’s meant to move through us…
There Are No Shortcuts to Becoming
There’s something in all of us that longs to change. We want to be more patient. More peaceful. More confident. More loving. We want to be better friends, better parents, better leaders, better humans. And so, we try. We buy the self-help books. We listen to the podcasts…
What It Really Means to Follow Jesus
When Jesus said, “Come, follow me,” to a few fishermen on the shores of Galilee, it wasn’t a casual invitation. It wasn’t, “Hey, I’ll text you later,” or, “Join my group chat.” It was a life-altering call. Because following Jesus wasn’t something you added to your…
You Are Chosen… Even When You Don’t Feel Like It
Have you ever noticed how much we crave being chosen? Whether it’s being picked for a team, selected for a promotion, or even just invited to the group text—it feels good to be wanted, doesn’t it?
Love from a Full Tank: What to Do When You’re Running on Empty
Jesus calls us to love the way He loved. Now, it’s one thing for me to love when it’s convenient for my schedule, when it’s reciprocated, or when it fits neatly within my comfort zone. But loving like Jesus? That’s a whole other level. His love was sacrificial, long-suffering, selfless, pure, humble, and unwavering. And let’s be honest…
Abiding in the Busy
If you had to describe your schedule in one word, chances are it would be: packed. (Or maybe: “help.”) From the moment the alarm clock goes off, we’re off and running. There are emails to answer, lunches to pack, meetings to run, errands to juggle, soccer practices to…
8 Habits Robbing You of Your Energy… and How to Change Them
Do you have more vision than you do energy at the moment? Do you have big dreams and real responsibilities, but you find yourself more tired and depleted than energized and motivated? C.S. Lewis once wrote, “It’s not the load that weighs you down, it’s the way you carry it.” Touché…
Trying to Make Sense of Horrific News
I’m not one to make comments on major events taking place in our world or the latest headlines. I’ve learned over the years that when you publicly respond to a current event, what you say will always be attacked and misconstrued. People don’t applaud you for trying, but rather…
That’s a Long Time!
My daughter could spend all day playing if she could, and why not? It makes sense to live for playtime when you are 3 years old! I have learned as a parent to give her a head’s up when she needs to wrap up her play to do basic things like get ready for…
