Tag Archives: Christian Living

When You Can’t Be Everything, Be Present

I’m learning I don’t have to be everything for everyone. I just have to be present—to my people, to the moment, and to the God who holds what I can’t. That’s where grace lives.

The Best Moments Are the Ones You Don’t Plan

Sometimes the moments that matter most aren’t the ones we plan. They’re the quiet, ordinary ones—like pancakes on a Saturday—that leave the deepest imprint. This post is a reminder that the real magic happens in the in-between.

A Little Less Me

Something that I’ve been reflecting on, post- Easter, is the idea of humility. It’s not my go-to feeling or attribute, and many dear friends and family members may even laugh when they think about me wanting to be more humble. A younger me often struggled with wanting recognition and fame—but the older I get, theContinue reading “A Little Less Me”

Just the Beginning

After Jesus’ death on the cross, the story of love seemed to have come to a horrific, tragic end.  To His closest friends, it seemed like the end of a dream.  They could not believe, in spite of everything Jesus had said, that there could be anything more to the story. He was dead.  Buried.Continue reading “Just the Beginning”

It’s Not “The Easter Story”

The story of Easter is usually told incorrectly by most Christians. We start the story with Palm Sunday and a triumphal entry and Hosannas, then jump to Jesus on a cross, end with His resurrection, and then invite everyone to make a decision for Him. In the space of 30 minutes or so, we presentContinue reading “It’s Not “The Easter Story””

Following Mary’s Lead Into the New Year

As the Christmas season ends, I like to look at Mary’s perspective. Her life has been turned upside down in the last year. She went from being a young girl excited about marriage to encountering angels, facing expulsion or even worse, death. The government has caused her world to turn upside down, there is politicalContinue reading “Following Mary’s Lead Into the New Year”

Forget Thanksgiving.

The holiday tomorrow is a weird one. Ostensibly, Thanksgiving Day is set aside for our nation to give thanks to God for His unexpected and undeserved blessings (inspired by President Abraham Lincoln’s proclamation in 1863 and set as law by President Franklin Roosevelt in 1941). It’s now a day where we eat, watch a paradeContinue reading “Forget Thanksgiving.”

Don’t Forget the Wonder

There’s an important story in the life of Christ that might be good for us to take a look at before we jump into the busy holiday season that really kicks off for most of us this week.  As we get ready for the familiar feelings of baking, being with friends and family, decorating forContinue reading “Don’t Forget the Wonder”

Who is My Neighbor?

Last year was–a bit rough.   2018 seemed liked a bit of a hot mess in many ways.  Shootings. National unrest. Election insanity.  There’s so much anger. So much fear. Watch the news for five minutes and you’ll hear stories about race, religion, politics—most of them showing humanity at its worst.  If you’re a parent,Continue reading “Who is My Neighbor?”