More often than I’d like to admit, I wake up feeling run down, spent, and empty. Maybe you know what that feels like. Maybe you’re even feeling it today. A few years ago, I quickly discovered that in order to lay hold of the rhythm of rest I needed, I had to...
As passionate followers of Christ committed to serving others, we must be intentional about nurturing a sense of wonder in our lives and discovering God as “Wonderful” each and every day. That’s why I couldn’t be more thrilled that to be part of Catalyst...
The book of Job is part of the wisdom literature of the Old Testament, along with Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon. Job tells the story of a wealthy, successful man living in the land of Uz who had seven sons and three daughters. The story opens with an...
My friend, Veronica Johnson, from Canby Oregon, recently shared with me some of the hidden riches she’s discovered. Looking at items others would pass by or toss in the trash, she sees potential and worth. Veronica loves to restore old things. Consider some of her...
Often when God speaks, he will say the same thing through a sermon, a passage of Scripture, a chance conversation, or an unexpected encounter. When we begin looking for these sacred echoes, we are better able to recognize God’s voice in our life and walk more...
Job and his friends ask God a laundry list of “Why?” questions. Why did this happen? Why did God not prevent it? Why does God allow such pain and loss? Those ancient questions are much different than the ones we ask God today. Situations. Circumstances. Experiences....
