On Hope & the Cubs
11/04/2016
The end of a 108-year drought and a reminder of the hope of the Gospel. … More On Hope & the Cubs
Category: Christian reflections
Learning to See *10 Minute Devotional
11/02/2016
Because sometimes we miss what’s right in front of our noses. … More Learning to See *10 Minute Devotional
5 Ways to Celebrate Advent as a Family
11/01/2016
You guys, there are only seven more weeks until Christmas. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! [That’s crazy, hysterical laughter because: OH MY GOODNESS THAT IS NOT MUCH TIME.] Working in ministry, the pre-Christmas season takes on many additional layers. There’s the early November “I don’t have time to prep for my family’s Christmas because there are a bajillion church … More 5 Ways to Celebrate Advent as a Family
Exactly Enough * 10 Minute Devotional
10/26/2016
How would your life change if God promised you enough for today? … More Exactly Enough * 10 Minute Devotional
The Best Thing You Can Do for God * 10 Minute Devotional
10/20/2016
I’m a doer. I DO things. I get things done. Anyone relate? In a premarital counseling session with my not-yet-husband over a decade ago, our pastor prayed a metaphor over me. “Courtney is a thoroughbred, Jesus,” he said. (Pastor Kevin has buckets of wisdom and uses lots of metaphors, so I didn’t take the fact that he was … More The Best Thing You Can Do for God * 10 Minute Devotional
Holy Labor * Book Review & Giveaway!
10/11/2016
I remember laying on the floor of my (Christian) college dorm lamenting the curse of Eve. “Why did she have to eat that stupid apple?” I wailed. It was that-time-of-the-month and I was wracked with cramps and bubbling with angst. Women often joke about the difficulties our fair sex faces, childbirth chief among them. We expect pain, … More Holy Labor * Book Review & Giveaway!
Weary & Burdened * 10 Minute Devotional
10/06/2016
I’ve taken on too much this semester. You know the feeling. You’ve done it too. Maybe not this semester, but at some point you have taken on too much. Feel the tightening in your chest, the pressure bearing down on your shoulders, your racing thoughts. There is not enough time; there will never be enough … More Weary & Burdened * 10 Minute Devotional
Doing Good Anyway * 10 Minute Devotional
09/29/2016
It’s kind of a mess out there, isn’t it? Tensions are running high. Democrat vs. Republican. Black Lives Matter vs. Blue Lives Matter. Young vs. Old. Rich vs. Poor. Us vs. Them. Policies vs. People. So much is broken. When I get up to preach these days I feel a lot of weight on my … More Doing Good Anyway * 10 Minute Devotional
10 Ways to Boost Your Marriage
09/13/2016
Because let’s face it, we all need a tune-up now and then! 1. Say “I’m sorry” first I am terrible at this one.I’ll admit it. I like to wait until I’m feeling it. This is a mistake. Don’t wait. Admit you were wrong. Admit it even if it was a mistake. Admit it even if your … More 10 Ways to Boost Your Marriage
God of Discomfort * 10 Minute Devotional
09/08/2016
My husband thinks its adorable that I change into pajama pants the minute I get home. (I married well in that he thinks it’s adorable and not some sort of neurosis.) I like to be comfortable! Really, who doesn’t? The problem comes when I decide that comfort is the ultimate goal of my spiritual life, too. … More God of Discomfort * 10 Minute Devotional
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