Some Speaking Photos
Moment by Moment
I think about living moment by moment in God’s grace, under His mercy, and covered by His inexhaustible blessing. I have access to everything I need now, in this moment. But when I think about tomorrow, I’m overwhelmed. I choose to discipline my mind to enjoy this moment’s miraculous provision. Tomorrow, I’ll have what I […]
Same Message, Updated Delivery
I’m learning what it means to update my methods–in both teaching and speaking–to help engage audiences, keep me on my toes, and prevent burnout. I’ve heard that many teachers simply burn out after years of teaching the same material. They’re bored. The audiences are bored. Everyone is bored. The teacher might therefore change the content […]
Expansive Inside
I return to Jacques Philippe’s Interior Freedom. This little book helps you understand the expansive interior freedom you have in Christ that no external circumstance can touch. It’s wonderful to remember everything we have in Christ–in our souls–that generates abundant life wherever we are, no matter how restricted we feel externally.
A Hike
We find Raven Rock State Park along the Cape Fear River. What a wonderful hike!
Remember a Quick Stroll
Grab your shoes. Put on a sweater. Take a stroll. Enjoy your surroundings. Listen to your own breath or some music through your headphones. Walk beside a friend and talk about anything and everything that comes to mind. Turn your face into the sun. Taking a walk, especially during holiday travel (where you’re likely sitting […]
With You
I love the name of Jesus as Immanuel, God with us. Christmas is about Jesus with us. He made a way for us to be with Him, and nothing else matters more in the universe. During our Christmas Eve service, the pastor talked about the times we feel like joy, peace, and hope have left our […]
And Sometimes, It Happens to Snow
My youngest daughter wishes for a white Christmas. There’s nothing more lovely and cozy than snow. But it’s not likely. But sometimes, it does snow. It really does. I watch the flurries all morning, and then I check the weather report to see the likelihood of snow mid-day on Christmas Eve. The forecast has changed. […]
A Christmas Just Right
This morning I remember to invite Jesus to bring His order to our Christmas. Without the joy, peace, and ordering from Jesus, the holiday collapses once again into self-effort, comparison, and the inevitable feeling that something seems missing. But when Jesus orders everything? It’s perfect. It’s just as it should be. If the same Lord […]
Take a Minute
The vegetables roast. The Christmas songs play. I’ve set the table for dinner. The laundry rolls in the dryer. And now, a minute. A minute. Hello, there! Hello to you, and hello to me. When we stop and take a moment to write to connect with ourselves and others, it’s a deep breath and a […]