From Weary to Worship

Last January was the hardest month of my year. I made one social media post reflecting on what that month held, and I used the word “brutal” to describe how January 2025 went down. For me, that was no exaggeration. It really was.  The new year meant the reminder of grief and experiencing new grief.…

It’s no secret that Christmas, while being full of cheer for some, can exasperate the grief of others. That’s why I love the Christmas carol that sings, “tidings of comfort and joy.” No one is excluded from celebrating Christmas. We can enter this week adding to the joy, or wearily ready for the comfort that…

“Blessed are you!” are the words spoken by Elizabeth found in Luke’s Gospel when she greets her cousin Mary. Out of all of the examples of friendship in the Bible, my very favorite one is this little story, cradled in the grander scheme of the Christmas story.  For the context of this passage below, two…

“Addiction is a reality, but I want to counter that today and say that Jesus is a reality too.” The words were hard to utter. I clutched the podium to give me some extra support as I ushered them from my mouth. I love public speaking. Speaking is my favorite thing. But the first eulogy…

I cannot help but be delighted from head to toe when I am eating ice cream. When I was in early elementary school (maybe even pre-school) I heard a song in Kid’s Church that said, “I love Jesus better than ice cream, and ice cream’s pretty good”. I loved ice cream so much that hearing…

Imagine this. The sun has yet to come up, you position yourself on your favorite spot in the living room, the pillows are properly supporting your back. A warm cup of coffee is in your hand and your Study Bible is on your lap. Quiet Time invigorates you, and you have ample time for it…