A Christmas Mission

A Christmas Mission

The Christmas season is upon us. With two young children, this is a time of excitement and joy around my house as they anticipate the arrival of Christmas Day. There is something magical about this time of year, even as an adult. Certainly, the decorations,...
Finding Peace in Gratitude

Finding Peace in Gratitude

How much peace are you experiencing today? How grateful are you today? While both questions revolve around how you are feeling, we do not often associate them with one another. This is a mistake. There is a definite connection between gratitude and the amount of peace...
The Power of Resiliency

The Power of Resiliency

Is there a difference between wishy-washy, “I hope this will happen” kind of hope, and foundational, “I have hope beyond my present circumstances” kind of hope? This is something I have written about quite a bit, including in my book, Hope...
Living a River Life

Living a River Life

Rivers. I have always been drawn to them. The flow of the water as it winds through a woods or field. The sound the water makes as it passes over rocks and around obstacles. I can remember throwing leaves and sticks in streams and rivers as a kid, watching as my...
Avoiding the Temptation to Give Up

Avoiding the Temptation to Give Up

In my last article, A Hope-Filled Lesson from Nicaragua, I shared how my recent trip to Nicaragua had reminded me that there is hope in the midst of challenges when we do not give up. I gave examples of how I have seen this truth in action in the lives of my friends...