There is much that shapes and influences the life and personality of a child. There are times I can tell who my child has spent time with because of the way he speaks and acts. A child’s view of God is shaped in much the same way. As a parent, or even a teacher, my […]
Reflecting On A Summer That Didn’t Go As Planned
Have you ever had a season of life where nothing went as planned or hoped? That was my summer! I had plans to play with my boy and enjoy long daylights. Instead, I spent much of it inside in a prone position. I hoped for a lightness to encompass these days where schedules are more […]
Children’s Devotional – God is My Father!
Description God longs for people to experience unconditional acceptance and constant love. He is a loving Father who made each child and admires each one individually and uniquely. A father’s love is intended to provide security, protection, welcome, and direction for his children. And God planned from the beginning to be this kind of Father. Children […]
What to do When You Fear the Unknown (like I did this week)
Innocence. Trust. Living in the moment. Exuberance. Impulsivity. Exploration. Settledness. These are characteristics exhibited by my four-year-old this week as he played outside and accompanied me on errands this week. Awareness. Fear. Reclusiveness. Being on guard. Reservation. Measuredness. Hesitation. These were my feelings and emotions in the midst of those same activities. There were perfectly […]
Children’s Devotional – God is My Shepherd!
This 4-week devotional allows children to experience the benefits of God’s personal and tender care of them. Each day’s devotional includes activities to engage the child in the content and a final activity to help the child engage personally with God. Daily topics include: What is a shepherd like? What are sheep like? David, A Man After […]
Life is Best Lived When You Let Go
In the same way, anyone who holds on to life just as it is destroys that life. (John 12:25a MSG) These words have taken up residence in my head and heart for weeks now. I happened upon them once and was struck by them. Then they came around again and again. Different times, different locations. […]
Your Sabbath Questions Answered
I’ve enjoyed hearing from many of you with your Sabbath related questions! Your questions are the same ones I’ve wrestled through along my Sabbath journey. So, as we wind up this summer sabbath series, I want to take a few minutes to offer some insight to help you take the next step in your journey. […]
A Few of My Favorite Sabbath Resources
My understanding of Sabbath has grown for over a decade. It’s a topic that rouses my insatiable thirst for more. Others’ perspectives are varied and nuanced and help build my ever-enlarging framework for what Sabbath can be. Books, podcasts, articles, blog posts, lectures, personal conversations – God has used them all to lead me into […]
3 Reasons God Ordained Sabbath
Practicing Sabbath is hard. There’s no getting around it. It’s hard to slow down. Hard to rest. I listened to a podcast this week where the speaker compared the process of beginning to Sabbath to letting go of an addiction. How accurate! I remember the first few months of practicing Sabbath. I yearned to “do”. […]
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Surprised by Sabbath
I was in my late 20s when I was first introduced to the idea of Sabbath as a day of rest, a day set apart and different from the other six days of the week. This season of life found me busy. Too busy. I was working long hours in full-time ministry, leading a major […]