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I was commenting to a friend the other day that 2025 has been both the slowest and fastest year of my life. There are moments I think, "How is it already December?" - and there are moments I think, "Is it only December?" As I reflect back on the last twelve months, there have been some big highs and some low lows. I think it's far to say I believe I share these feelings with many of you. The season of Advent always reminds me of pregnancy - not just because of the nativity st

If you aren't looking, you might miss it. If you keep listening to the voices of others, you might be mislead. For all the Bible says and doesn't say - for all its stories and its complications It tells of humans seeking answers It doesn't smooth down the rough edges It doesn't pinpoint the path It guides us to wrestle and struggle and want If only we have safe spaces to do so - Safe spaces to ask the unsafe questions To walk the path of these ancient tales in contemporary ti

It is hard to believe it is already November! In this month when we often think about gratitude and giving, many of us also think about conflict and chaos. As you approach different tables this month, whether over coffee or around the Thanksgiving spread, we want to remind you how vital it is right now to be a Door Opener. Many of us feel absolutely stuck when it comes to having open and meaningful dialogue. Since Covid, it seems a lot of people have lost some social skills,

Perhaps you've heard this phrase - "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush." Meaning? It is better to have what you have than to...

My favorite week is blowing in... It is time to welcome Fall! My favorite season! Pumpkin spice and all things nice Candy and monsters...

When my kids were small, one day John and I took them for a big bike ride on the Silver Comet trail. It was more than a bit ambitious. We...

Want to cultivate great ideas? Get unstuck? Solve a problem? I know the way. Ready for the answer? Get still. Be quiet. Listen. I...

The beginning of August is hot, humid, and hectic in Atlanta. As I write this, I realize most of my friends with littles or that are...

Summer is supposed to be a time of lightness, but this summer sure has felt heavy. While so many families share excitement for summer...

Tomorrow in the US we celebrate Independence Day. In our Declaration of Independence , it states, " We hold these truths to be...

In the summer of 2007, Disney released "High School Musical 2." My kids were 6 and 8 that summer, and we were really excited for the new...

In just a few days, I'll be graduating with my D.Min. from Fuller Seminary. I am really looking forward to celebrating the last few years...

Today feels busy... But then this time of year everything feels busy. Life is a bombardment in some seasons of life. Constant pinging and...

I have some somewhat serious fears of water. I get really anxious underwater. I don't want to step on anything I can't see at the lake....

Today is Maundy Thursday. It is a solemn day and a solemn night. Tonight we remember the dinner where Jesus last sat with his disciples....

A few weeks ago my friend Christian sent me a reel on Instagram by interior designer @david.quarlesiv. I needed it. His caption read: "I...

We find ourselves today solidly in the season of Lent. Days of darkness of searching our souls of struggle of saying no to things that...

There is a saying, “Trust takes years to build, seconds to break, and forever to repair.” This quote has really been on my mind lately....

This time of year is filled with memories. As Valentine's Day passes, I always remember. I think of when my bigs were littles and they...

Recently I was reviewing some notes from my Masters program while preparing to teach our Tuesday morning Bible Study group. This group...