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The Unspeakable Gift of Presence
He gave us the gift of His Presence, not because we deserve it, but because He wanted to give it. And when He invited us into His family, He also invited us to share His…
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What Happens When Your Word of the Year Is Open
My word for the year for 2019 has been simply “open.” I want to posture my heart like an open door, welcoming my neighbors into my heart, my home, and my life because I cannot…
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White in December: Slowing Down to Simply Be
Even our best efforts to notice and value and build community with our neighbors doesn’t define us. But I need to slow down—welcome the white in December—to not miss the voice that matters most.
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When My Offering Feels Small
The smallness of your offering can be your greatest strength because your neighbors don’t need people who can keep up a perfect appearance, they need people who are letting Love Himself perfect them in the…
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Real Talk: What We May Not Know We Are Missing
Pain held gently with open hands, others invited into the healing, brings us all round, brings us all together, God at the center. This hard truth, this real talk, is what we may not know…
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A Thanksgiving Prayer That Will Keep You Present with People
A little from my heart . . . I’ve practiced gratitude all November before, only to arrive at Thanksgiving and forget to start the day with thanks. The swirl of the beautiful but busy food…
