Posts tagged “Value”
Being human
When my youngest daughter was born, she came out crying. The doctor said, “It’s a girl!” but my daughter just cried at the sound…
Is Your Life in Focus?
What does it mean to live a life that’s in focus? That’s what Pastor Jon asks this week as he helps us see what matters in our lives.
Jesus wants to talk with you
She was sure she was on the right side of this. Yeah, the man speaking to her didn’t seem like he had it in…
You’re Not the Perfect Parent . . . And That’s OK
Do you fall into the trap of thinking your decisions as a parent are more of a reflection on you?
Does Your Work Define Your Worth?
It’s easy for us to find our worth in our work. The only problem is, this actually doesn’t work.
The truth is, my life is messy too
A couple months ago, I interviewed two women who had abortions. The particulars of each pregnancy—that neither were married, neither father wanted the pregnancy…
Be That Friend
If, by God’s grace, you aren’t the one in three or four who have experienced abuse, you might not know what to do to…
Walk with the wise
You’ve probably heard the saying that goes something like this: “You are the sum total of the five people you spend the most time…
How does your garden grow?
When we lived in Minnesota, we had a huge garden—I’m talking 40 feet of asparagus, 20 pepper plants in pots, rhubarb, raspberries, strawberries, a…
Paying the price for being incomplete
We are underperforming in many important arenas because the teams on the field are incomplete. Too many things are still under the thumbs of…
Crocus watch
My favorite tree is a towering white pine because it’s majestic, soft, and always green. My favorite bird is the red cardinal because he…
Stop a quarrel before it starts
I bet you know how to accelerate a disagreement into a full-blown fight. I bet you know the buttons that you can push on…