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Honor Your Parents??? (YouVersion Devotional)
What does honoring parents look like when we’re adults? Is it even possible in our fragmented world? How does God expect us to honor our parents when they may have hurt us and where, sometimes, distance seems a wiser and less complicated option?
Clearly, most of us carry tons of emotional baggage when it comes to ...
The 5 C’s That Curb Your Creativity
This post is likely to be somewhat different from the ones I usually write because it's more practical than it is reflective.
Having been in a bit of a creative slump recently, I sifted through the reasons behind it – and, lo and behold, there emerged five causes all of which started with the letter C. ...
Should You Really Seize Every Opportunity This Year?
Yeah, I know, it’s a new year and I’m supposed to offer words that inspire you to get off your derrière, to hustle, to develop healthy habits and, (what seems to be everyone’s current favorite judging by Instagram hashtags) to love yourself more.
But here’s the thing: I’m not about to share any life-transforming 30-day challenges. ...
You’ve Got Talent – YouVersion Bible Plan
Happy New Year, friends!
First off, a big, big thank you for your support and encouragement in the last year. Your emails and the comments you've shared have bolstered me on days where I felt like my words didn't matter. Thank you for showing me that they do - only because they are words God put ...
“Who’s At The Door?” – The Innkeeper’s Perspective
The following is an entirely fictional narrative of the Christmas story based on completely true events that unfolded in history.
As you walk in the innkeeper’s worn-out sandals for a few minutes, I invite you to look at the familiar story of the Nativity through different eyes. Here’s a guy who is somewhat jaded, cynical, and ...
When Disappointment Is All You Can Unwrap This Christmas
I wrote this post last Christmas, but I sense it might be more relevant this year as we've navigated 2020. I've made some edits to the piece - but there's something that I can't alter: the unchanging hope that Christmas brings. May His hope be our anchor this season and always.
Maybe you’re done being merry. ...
Are You an Impromptu Hairstylist?
My sister-in-law texted me two pictures the other day. The first was of her sweet 4-year-old daughter. The second was of a small trash can with a considerable amount of hair in it.
Yup, you guessed right - her little hatchling had gotten hold of a pair of scissors and had decided to turn her bedroom ...
Making Space – A 25-Day Advent Devotional
Scroll through your social media feed and you’ll notice people pulling out Christmas decorations way earlier than they normally would.
If you’re someone who has been hanging up stockings while the smell of summer BBQs still lingers in the air, then I say, more power to you, friend. It’s been quite the year. And if you ...
When He Says: “That’s My Girl”
Maybe it’s the generation I’m from. Most likely it’s my cultural background. Or perhaps it’s my Catholic school upbringing. But, like many others (read: women who through nature or nurture have learned self-effacement), I’m not good with receiving and believing compliments or affirmations. When someone shares positive feedback about my writing, for instance, in my ...
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