Growing up I’d lose my contacts all the time - usually somewhere on our bathroom floor where it was impossible to find again. I'd then ask one of my parents to come to look with me. Our parents care about the small details in life but when it comes to God we think there's no way God cares about such trivial things. He does though. God Cares About The Little Things First ... Read More »
Why I Want To Be Worth My Weight in Salt
Throughout history, salt has been a highly valued commodity. It’s only in recent times – since the invention of the refrigerator and Wegman’s – that we use salt only for the purpose of seasoning. We no longer need salt to prevent our Five Guy’s hamburgers from spoiling. But we do need salt for those fries. But what does this have to do with being worth my weight in ... Read More »
What Succulents Taught Me About Faith
I'm basically the worst at keeping plants alive. I either water them too much or completely forget they exist until one day I notice a shriveled up brown mess on my coffee table. What Succulents Taught Me About Faith But this summer, I kept a succulent alive. I received it as a party favor from a friend's wedding. When I took it home I thought, "Great, this will be dead in a ... Read More »
What To Do When You Don’t Feel Grateful
Around the holidays we're constantly being reminded how grateful, or thankful, we're supposed to be. Perhaps right now your life IS full of blessings, your cup overflowing, and your heart full. But perhaps not. Perhaps you keep seeing friends and family receive things you’ve been waiting for – a husband, a job, a child - and while you want to be happy for them their ... Read More »
The Beginners Guide to Spiritual Disciplines
The Beginner's Guide to Spiritual Disciplines (This post probably contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here.) In the book Celebration of Discipline author, Richard Foster describes spiritual disciplines as “practices that lead to spiritual growth.” I couldn’t have said it better myself. So I won’t. While an exhaustive list of spiritual ... Read More »