I never thought I would consider myself a bad friend. I love my friends and have always made an effort to spend time with them and do the “little things” so they know I care. So on the friend scale, I might not have been the best but I definitely wasn’t the worst…. Until navigating […]
“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23 It’s Monday, and a new week full of opportunities is before us. Thank God for his love, compassion, and faithfulness. No matter where you are in life right now, […]
“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:31-32 Most of us probably don’t characterize ourselves (or most people we know) as “evil-minded” which is exactly what “every […]
I love to read. The forecast is predicting an ice storm in Oklahoma this weekend, and I can’t wait to curl up by the fire and knock out some of the books on my list. For the past few years, I have only read non-fiction – primarily nutrition (nerd alert), health, Christian, and relationship books. […]
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 NIV Every year, I have a goal of planting a garden. I want to be able to walk in my backyard and pick out […]
“Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.” 1 John 4:11-12 Love can sometimes seem so natural and other times seem so hard. It is […]
Most men seem to take most things in stride – the men in my life at least. They tend to be more level headed, logical, and laid back with their steady flow of hormones opposed to most women’s unending supply of emotions, worry, and hormonal roller coaster ride. I know that in our two years […]
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31 Most people have best practices or rituals they do when they need to get back to themselves after a stressful or […]
As 2016 comes to a close, we want to take a few moments to reflect on how wonderful and challenging this year has been. For Kandyce, Alice, and myself, 2016 has been vastly different for each of us as individuals. From losing very close loved ones to moving states to changing jobs, we have all […]
“Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 This time of year is full of resolutions, resets, and new goals. While it can […]