Christmas is closer than I would like, but I'm trying to be ready. Are you ready? Starting December 1 and running through Christmas Day, I'll be posting the Christmas Countdown each day with …
Why Angel Tree Needs A Makeover
Imagine it’s Christmas, and you can hardly make ends meet. Your husband and three young kids are excited about Christmas, but only for the decorations everywhere else. Your house is bare. You have …
A Dad’s Plan [pt 2]
The other thing I struggle with is wanting her to not experience pain. For her life to be full of love, full of excitement, full of peace. And then I think back on my life. I remember highs and lows. …
Expecting a Baby
You will...give birth. -Luke 1:31 It hit me a few weeks ago: after 28 weeks, the “home stretch” of our wait for baby girl is carrying us straight through Advent. The excitement welling up inside of …
Joy in the Everyday
The trees are up, the lights are out, and the stockings are hung. Parties are planned, gifts are wrapped, and lists are being checked. We can easily overlook the abundance of joy all around us in …
Christmas Time?
I know, I know, it's still August. But with Christmas only three sermon series away, I've already started brainstorming. The other two are almost done, so now it's on to Advent. Simple Gifts is our …