Hope for Humility & The Good Life As we gear up for a season with seemingly endless opportunities to receive gifts, I contend that one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself is developing a more robust practice of gratitude. Even though we like to believe that we do things altruistically for others most…
The past few months, I have been on a big “minimalism” kick. If you haven’t heard this term before, it refers to the concept of only owning what you need, use, and love – and letting go of the rest. The more stuff we hold on to, the more stuff we are responsible to clean,…
What if you could gift your child more than just a physical toy for Christmas this year? What if you could inspire them, build confidence, and encourage growth with the simple joy of a toy? The truth is, the kinds of toys we choose for our children can either inspire or stunt imagination, learning, confidence,…
My Junior year of college I was not only a student, but also a teaching assistant and residential advisor. As finals were approaching, I was overwhelmed with the demands on my time – especially with homesick freshmen girls knocking on my door at all hours. I was trying to figure out how I could find…
A number of years ago, I spent some time in Branson, Missouri for the summer. The group I went with participated in various activities like canoeing, rock climbing, and camping. One day, we went spelunking in caves. As our guide took us deeper in, it got darker and darker. At the deepest, darkest part of…
“The joy of the Lord is your strength” Nehemiah 8:10 Joy – it’s so powerful yet so easy to forget in our daily routine. Entering a busy season in our lives can leave us feeling like our only option is to put our heads down and muscle through until life gets easier to enjoy. Life…