We've torn through Christmas. Hugged our visitors goodbye. Sighed at the pile of work to tackle in the holiday's wake. The New Year began clearing its throat yesterday. Reminding us of its imminent spot on the calendar. The time to sift memories and set goals arrives in a few short days.…
Carols weave themselves into grocery aisles, department stores, and even the outdoor speakers over our gas pumps. We hear them on every commercial and the radio stations in our cars. The lyrics often fade into oblivion as our ears grow numb under the saturation with seasonal tunes. Christmas music falls short of impacting…
This week's post features Timothy Willard and Jason Locy's lyrical nonfiction book, Home Behind the Sun: Connect with God in the Brilliance of the Everyday. In our video, we'll discuss the vital bits of wisdom in this beautifully crafted work. Take time to notice brush-strokes of glory in the mundane parts…
Today's video points out the key factors in developing a network of personal support for an empowered, optimized lifestyle. Why do we need a supportive network? Support in times of crisis - not a question of IF, but WHEN we need others to help us through hardship Fulfillment cannot occur in…
I listened to this inspiring book as an audio download from my local library system. But a single pass over the content wasn't enough. After listening to Batterson's amazing insights, I had to own a tangible edition. Much like the ground-breaking Circle Maker, the stirring concepts compelled me to recommend the book…
Human life begins with a push. Reaching, screaming, kicking--natal souls burst onto a timeline. From the first breath, the endless strive onward begins. Spring from yesterday's position. Roll, crawl, and walk. Gaze past today toward the next accomplishment. The cookie jar begs a toddler to climb. As we grow to adulthood,…
Putrid earth envelopes the grubby, dull bulb. The unappealing skin chafes against its chilly, dank surroundings. Hoping for light it has never seen, the bulb forces a tender sprout to wriggle through the oppressive darkness. The shoot summons all the energy it can muster and presses through the crust of earth.…
The iris rose above her unpleasant past and stretched higher. While violets and clover bloomed just above the earth, her stems remained barren. Iris sisters bloomed beside her, but she continued to reach her simple stalk upward. No measuring stick would dictate when she could stop growing. The calendar could not…
Two years ago, I captured today's photo in one of earth's magical places. On a smoky North Carolina mountaintop swathed in worship and prayer, a few hundred writers gathered to pursue their calling. Signs referred to the location as Ridgecrest, but I'm sure its true identity cannot be pronounced in the human…
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