Finding Grace in the Asparagus: Reflections on Sin and Self-Improvement

Photo by Foodie Factor on Pexels.com This morning, I exited our back door onto our deck to persuade our dear beagle, Walter, to come inside before we left for the grocery store. I glanced to my right, and, to my surprise, three asparagus stalks stood proudly next to our shed. I made a mental note … Continue reading Finding Grace in the Asparagus: Reflections on Sin and Self-Improvement

The Conspiracy of Distraction

Photo by Francesco Ungaro on Pexels.com There's a plethora of conspiracy theories circulating in the United States presently. I don't even have to list them, because chances are, if you've utilized any type of social media over the last few weeks, you know what I'm talking about. What I've primarily noticed is that these conspiracies … Continue reading The Conspiracy of Distraction

Finding God’s Will for Your Life: The Goodness of God

When it comes to unearthing the treasures of God's will in my life, they all have a similar thread--His goodness to me. When I say "goodness," I do not mean a string of good circumstances that worked out in my favor, or that I've lived a life free from pain, suffering, or shame. Because I … Continue reading Finding God’s Will for Your Life: The Goodness of God

Finding God’s Will for Your Life: Knowing God

As I began contemplating this past week about how to begin this series, what I kept coming back to was the character of God. Understanding who God is as a Person is the starting point when you want to know what His will is for your life. His character and personhood reveals what is important … Continue reading Finding God’s Will for Your Life: Knowing God