"Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness..."Matthew 6:33 Have you ever lost something precious? Of course you have. My five-year-old loses precious things every day, and immediately, I hear a panicked voice, "Mom, I can't find ________." It seems obvious that when something is lost the answer ... read more
Calling, What is It?
We talk frequently of being "called". Called to Jesus. Called to write. Called to move across the world. Called to teach. Calling on the large-scale and calling on the personal level. What is calling? Here's what I don't think it is: 1. A Passport. Like a seminary degree, calling can be used like ... read more
You’re Called, Whether You Know It or Not
Sometimes our journey through life feels aimless and unclear. We don't think about calling, we're just trying to make it through the day! Many of us don't feel like we are operating under any specific calling. We're still waiting for that big moment when a bottle drops out of heaven and we find a ... read more
Beginnings and Endings
We come into this world not of our choosing, but by the actions of our parents and through the sovereign design of God. Birthdays are important celebrations of the beginning of our lives. Our celebrations of beginnings signals that we value the start-ups in our lives, be it the beginning of school, ... read more
Called With Promise
My husband, Nate, and I made resolutions to read through the Bible this year. We chose a chronological plan, which in hindsight might not have been the best idea. We'll be in the Old Testament until October! Genesis 12 begins the narrative of Abraham, the first of the Patriarchs. When God calls ... read more