Don’t Water The Wrong Thoughts

”Don’t water the wrong thoughts.” I heard that this morning on a podcast. It wasn’t the main emphasis points or his sermon, but that thought had me shook! Josiah is getting admitted today. This is our fourth time. What am I doing […]

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You Are Important

You are chosen. Yes, you! You were handpicked. Out of all the millions of people in the world, God knows your name. He not only knows your name but He handpicked you for this time. You could have been born a hundred […]

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Spider!

While I was cleaning out the garage today, I was singing to a 90s mix on the iPhone and attempting to teach my son how to pack a tote. I was also singing along with Eddie Vedder and thinking about how many […]

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Cleaning The Dust Off

This past weekend we did a deep clean on the house. I mean the type of clean that you only do every couple of months. Dust, sweep, scrub, mop and then repeat. I was knocking out the blinds and windows. I took […]

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Stay Connected

During my lunch break I take a walk daily. It’s been really hot, but I find it’s good to put on the headphones, listen to a sermon, and walk for a mile or so. There is a pomegranate tree that hangs over […]

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Legacies and Ponds

Some of my biggest leaders and influencers have always talked and preached about legacy. I have always thought that legacy was important but as I’ve gotten older it’s everything. Literally, I find myself talking to my kids, my youth group, and my […]

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Giant Killer

After David defeated Goliath, he didn’t walk away and give high fives or handshakes. He walked up to the defeated giant and cut off his head. Can you imagine the felt-boards at VBS? “So he ran and stood over the Philistine, grasped […]

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Wake Up Your Body & Soul

Wake up from your sleep, Climb out of your coffins; Christ will show you the light! So watch your step. Use your head. Make the most of every chance you get. These are desperate times!” Ephesians 5:14-16 MSG I love coffee. I […]

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Getting It

18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen. 2 Peter 3:18 I want this! I want to know His grace and knowledge. As a theology major […]

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Are you STRESSED?

““Do not let your heart be troubled (afraid, cowardly). Believe [confidently] in God and trust in Him, [have faith, hold on to it, rely on it, keep going and] believe also in Me.” John 14:1 AMP This seems to be the perfect […]

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