God’s arms are open wide
He made the long journey home, the apology repeating in his head: “Dad, I’m sorry. Dad, forgive me.” In his youthful arrogance, he thought he knew what he wanted. And it wasn’t his father’s rules. So he begged for his inheritance early, and his father reluctantly gave him his wish. The son practically ran to […]
Would Jesus Choose Rules Over Love?
Discover how Jesus balanced rules and love, guiding us to build faith communities that reflect His heart and teachings.
Almost Honest Isn’t Honest Enough: Still Need to Admit You Don’t Understand
Understanding the Bible is a journey of faith, honesty, and community. Embrace learning and be open to discovering God’s truths together.
Jesus beautifies our brokenness
Originating in 15th-century Japan, Kintsugi is the art of repairing broken pottery with gold or silver lacquer. Each piece is uniquely crafted and repaired, resulting in a gorgeous piece of art unlike any other. The real beauty, however, lies in the way the art form approaches brokenness. Instead of seeing breakage as something to be […]
God loves celebration
Most of us celebrate and enjoy feasting at some point during the year, but I suspect that oftentimes we don’t consider celebration as being an integral part of worship. Preparing the food, setting the table, lighting the candles, gathering, praying, and enjoying the delicious flavors of the meal and the conversation—all this is part of […]
Finding Jesus
Even today, Abraham Lincoln is one of the most recognizable people of all time. His height. His hair. His hat. His beard. Even people with little interest in history can recognize Abraham Lincoln. So here’s a surprising stat: when Abraham Lincoln was running for president in 1860, it’s estimated that only around 5 percent of […]
Bloom in God’s time
One of my favorite flowers are the big, fluffy peonies that bloom in Michigan in May. They always look like puffy snowballs to me—so beautiful! I’ve been getting braver with perennials, so a few years ago, I decided to purchase a peony plant at a local nursery. It was supposed to be a lovely shade […]
Worst draft picks ever
It’s NFL draft time, and I happen to live in Green Bay, WI. And we happen to own a brewery/restaurant. Usually, I don’t care all that much about the NFL draft, but this year it has been on our minds for quite a while. Amidst prepping our business and thinking about the logistics of the […]