1 Truth That Will Get You Through Today
Walter Brueggemann has a gift to bring hidden thoughts of the soul to light before God. Over the course of this fall, I wanted to share Walter Brueggemann with you every Wednesday from his book, Awed to Heaven, Rooted in Earth. I believe his prayers, his words, are...
10 Links to Bring Joy to You Today
1. Leap for joy--or your life as the case may be for this little froggy. [Tweet this] Find out more. 2. Mount up on wings of eagles, literally: [Tweet this] Find out more. 3. Watch the most moving cell phone ad. Warning: You’ll need tissues nearby: [Tweet this] (RSS...
When You’re Feeling Discouraged, Remember This
In case no one has told you lately, you are more. [Tweet this] Let’s be honest. We all forget sometimes. In the busyness of life. In the demands pressed against us. In the surprising circumstances that surround us. You. Are. More. You are more than what you do for a...
How to Slow Down and Live Wonderstruck Today
A Jewish philosopher once made the keen observation that the Sabbath isn’t for the sake of the other days of the week, but the other days of the week are for the sake of the Sabbath. This great day isn’t an interlude but the climax of living. Through the Sabbath, God...
How to Live Abundantly Starting Now (Giveaway and an Interview with @Karen_Beattie) @loyolapress
This week I'm giving away THREE copies of Karen Beattie's book, Rock Bottom Blessings. She currently works as writing director for a digital creative agency. Karen lives with her husband and daughter on the north side of the Windy City. I recently had a chance to ask...
A Thousand “I Love You’s” Wouldn’t Be Enough
Ten years ago today, we gazed into each other’s eyes and said, “I do”. Marrying you, Leif, was one of the best decisions I’ve made in life. I fell in love with you for a laundry list of reasons. Your strength. Your poise. Your playfulness. I adore your slightly...
For When You Need to Let Go (Wednesdays with Walter)
Walter Brueggemann has a gift to bring hidden thoughts of the soul to light before God. Over the course of this fall, I wanted to share Walter Brueggemann with you every Wednesday from his book, Awed to Heaven, Rooted in Earth. I believe his prayers, his words, are...
10 Things to Remember When You’re Having a Dirty Dog Bad Day
Maybe you're having one of those days. You know. The one where you lost your keys, ran out of gas, juggled screaming kiddos, glances at a pile of bills, and there just aren't enough hours in a day. Maybe you feel exhausted-like you're running on empty. Like...
Why a Faultless God Loves a Stained Church
“Anyone with a pulse can point out the ragamuffin qualities of a local assembly or church, but if you spend too much time focused on the stains, then you’ll soon lose focus on our wildly infallible God. He is far more concerned with his church than you or I or a...
How to Make the Ordinary, Extraordinary (Giveaway and an Interview with @_MichaelKelley) @BHpub
This week I'm giving away THREE copies of Michael Kelley's book, Boring: Finding an Extraordinary God in an Ordinary Life. I recently had the chance to ask Michael a few questions about his book: Margaret: For readers who aren’t familiar with the book, what is the...
