Running on Empty? 5 Ways to Walk with Grace When You Have None
We’ve all encountered those moments in ministry and life when we feel spent, empty, with nothing else to give. Maybe lived on exhaust one gasp too long. Maybe burning the candle on both ends and in the middle wasn’t such a great idea. Maybe a series of sleepless...
A Sweet Tribute to Mom’s Everywhere
Happy Mother’s Day. This video will make you cry happy tears and gush with gratitude for your momma: (RSS Subscribers, click here to view.) This week, we asked you to share why you love your mom on Facebook: One entrant will win two copies of The...
8 Fresh Ideas for Your Next Spring Retreat
We had the privilege of being part of some amazing retreats and events this spring. Here are a few fresh ideas to help you spruce up your spring retreat and make it even more spectacular: 1. Create inspiring signage for participants as they drive in. Along the...
One Word from God Can Change Everything
Maybe you've found yourself in the middle of a crisis. A broken marriage. Bankruptcy. An empty nest. A painful diagnosis. The loss of a loved one. Unemployment. A shattered family. You know what you need most in the midst of what you're facing? To hear the words your...
An Incredible Opportunity for Writers Everywhere
A few summers ago, I had the privilege of traveling to Minnesota to spend two weeks learning about writing from Eugene Peterson through Collegeville Institute. The time proved challenging and enriching on many levels. I just caught word of new Collegeville...
9 Things to Know Before Traveling to Acadia National Park
Over three years ago, my friend, Joel Malm of Summit Leaders pitched the idea of taking a small group of people somewhere in the world to hike. I considered where in the United States I most wanted to visit. The Grand Canyon. Mount Rushmore. Running through the fields...
4 Powerful Ways to Fight with Joy Today
People fight adversity with many tools. Anger. Sadness. Denial. Frustration. But my weapon of choice for this fight is joy. I’ve been trying to fight with laughter and happiness and levity and winsomeness and mirth and gladness and gratefulness. Some days I fare far...
Sick of Letting ‘Worry,’ ‘Anxiety,’ and ‘Fear’ Define Who You Are? Read This.
If you’ve ever driven down the highway in the south, you’ve probably seen kudzu. This twining plant has stems that can extend from any node to attach to and climb surfaces or anchor itself to the ground. The green, leafy vine wraps itself around electric line poles,...
Free 40-Day Bible Reading Guides to Refresh Your Daily Routine
Are you ready to experience some of the most life-giving, perspective-changing, hope-filled days of the entire year? During the 40 days leading up to Easter, over 50,000 people from around the world joined the #LentChallenge—a fast and furious adventure through the...
When You Start to Ask: Is Reading the Bible Really Doing Anything?
The Bible is a book like no other. While we can learn so much through seminaries and scholarly commentaries, God wants to reveal himself to us through Scripture as we read right in our own homes. Through the Holy Spirit, The Bible contains the power to transform you...
