My dishrags had developed a horrid odor. I would take them right from the drawer and begin to wipe down the counters. I would walk away and my hands smelled more »

There are some people who you don’t have to know very long to know they are something special.  They bubble over with enthusiasm for life and an authenticity that challenges more »

No, not that one.  Come on…really?  I mean, I guess, I could write a post on THE F-word, but I’m not. The F-word I’m talking about is “Forgive.”  It’s not more »

As a couple who both serve in vocational ministry, Jared and I spend A LOT of our time planning intentional opportunities for spiritual growth for those we work with.  We more »

I’m thrilled to share today’s guest post with you.  Sharon Powers is my dear friend that after serving in the American church (on staff with me) felt God lead her more »

Maybe it’s because I’m a first-born or just really Type A, but I’m a goal-setter, an achiever.  I don’t mean that in a “look at me” kind of way.  It more »

First, I should mention that before Saturday, I’d never cooked ribs in my life.  As a Texan, that’s shameful and I’m about to make it worse by confessing that my more »

I met Laura Nickelson in the Spring of 2012.  She sat in my Thursday morning Bible Study and as I got to know her precious heart, I was crazy about more »

For 15 years, I worked with teenagers or pre-teenagers.  I took seriously my job in disciplining students because they were young and needed to be taught the fundamental skills of more »

It is so cold almost everywhere right now.  When it is cold, I want warm soup.  I found this fascinating recipe for Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup on Pinterest.  I discovered more »