God of the Valleys: Why Your Lowest Places Still Lead to Promise
Have you ever wondered why you don’t quite feel at home in this world? I have. Since meeting the Lord, I’ve often felt like a misfit—sidelined, like I no longer…
Spiritual growth comes as a result of our growing in relationship with God. As we get to know Him, we become more like Him. Spiritual growth isn’t a process that ever ends for the believer. We continue to grow as long as we are on planet earth.
A Servant to Win More and Save Some
For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them…I have become all things to all people, that…
Let’s Keep Walking
I am the jack of all trades and the master of none when it comes to working out. In 7th grade, I decided it was a good idea to join…
Less Is More, How to End Well
It's nice when someone anticipates our needs or wants. They remember you like your coffee a certain way or heard you when you said, "I just want to sleep in today." When you have those kinds of people in your life, who notice you and hear you without you having to announce, "Listen to me!" It's amazing.
Where Are You?
I had an interesting conversation with a friend who was struggling to connect with people at church. My heart hurt for them in that moment because I’ve heard that many…
What Needed to Be Done
I had a dream last night. So vivid that I knew it was real until I woke up. I dreamed that I was holding my first newborn son, Tom, and…
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The Struggle Is Real in an Upside-Down World
How do we handle living in an increasingly upside down world? There isn’t a day that goes by without something catastrophic happening. All of us have tunnel vision and focus mainly on…
I Was a Wallflower Until I Wasn’t
A long time ago, I was a wallflower. For those of you who have only known me for a short time, I promise this is true.
Not Like the Others
What sets you apart or makes you unique? What is it about you that makes you not like the others? I don't want to be like the others. What I…
Not Taking Correction Well, How to Grow From a Kindness
A comment on my 5th-grade report card still strikes me today: "Lea does not take correction well." Ouch! Those comments written over 40 years ago (ouch again) are still embarrassing.…