Human Significance, Part 2
Awe in God’s majesty gives us hope and clarity that while things may be dark now, they will not always be.
Read ArticleResurrection Stories Part 3
I have been a widow since 2015 when my dearest, beloved husband of over forty-four years unexpectedly passed after a triple bypass surgery.
Read ArticleIt Takes a Village . . . and a Church to Flourish in the Third Third of Life
I’ve been reading a fascinating book. Time of Our Lives: Celebrating Older Women was written by Dr. Maggie Kirkman, a psychologist and senior research fellow in women’s health at Monash University in Australia. The main portion of her book is a collection of stories of older women living full, fruitful, and inspiring lives.
Read ArticleTilling Faith
The complex and nuanced work of a watercolor artist reminds me of the importance of learning how to faithfully engage my work with skillful use of the “palette of colors” of my vocation.
Read ArticleThe Discipline of Sleep
A biblical vision of leadership recognizes the importance of human agency but understands its limitations. In the end, it is the LORD who “sustains” us and our work.
Read ArticleWorkday Prayers: When You Have a Divided Heart
Sometimes we experience divided hearts in our workplaces.
Read ArticleUnexpected Flourishing
According to Psalm 92, the righteous will flourish and be fruitful even “in old age.”
Read ArticleWhere are You Planted? Part 2
Scripture reveals that our flourishing depends on a meaningful, committed community with other Christians.
Read ArticleWhere are You Planted? Part 1
If we want to flourish in life, if we want to live fully and fruitfully, then we need to develop an intimate, growing relationship with Jesus.
Read ArticleHow is Your Root System?
If you think of yourself as a tree, what is the condition of your root system?
Read ArticleWorkday Prayers: Enjoying the Produce of God
When our work produces good things, we can be proud of what our efforts have accomplished.
Read ArticleAre You Righteous?
We do not make ourselves righteous, but we can allow the gift of God’s righteousness to transform us.
Read ArticleFlourishing That Doesn’t Last
When we think about our lives, we want to flourish, not like the grass, but like beautiful, fruitful trees.
Read ArticleInvitation to a Flourishing Life
Psalm 92 presents the promise that if we live rightly, we will flourish like healthy, beautiful, productive trees.
Read ArticleKeeping Faith
Hypocrisy is high on the list of critiques about religious people. As leaders who claim to follow Jesus, we are susceptible to being criticized for not “walking the talk.” And, rightly so.
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