Elephants are amazing creatures. As someone who is not an animal lover—let me repeat, not an animal lover— I still find myself awestruck by the sheer size of these mammoth creatures. They’re gargantuan, strong, and gentle when they’re not running…
Controlling What You Say
At times it may seem challenging to self edit your responses on the average day, but controlling your words is a key to a successful life. Now, this is not the same as keeping quiet and never having a response….
Breaking up with Fear
Slight confession: I’ve always loved to travel—throughout the country and internationally sans annoying airline delays— but I haven’t been the best about taking even a vacation lately let alone taking a few days off. Could I take some time off?…
Spiritual Habits for the New Year
I finally made it out to see the Christmas classic, It’s a Wonderful Life in all its black-and-white goodness at the theater downtown before leaving town. Although I’ve seen the movie countless times over the years, it struck me that…
The Consistency of Jesus
There’s something about consistency that I find comforting. As a food lover and somewhat of a Type A, I tend to order the same meals when I’m out at my favorite restaurant and I tend to make the same meals…
The Power of Believing
Scary movies are not my thing. Horror films—even suspenseful music— is something I will avoid at all cost. The same can’t be said for some other people I know. They love it. Me? If I even think something is going…
The Transformative Power of Scripture
Have you ever noticed that the more time you spend with someone, the more you adopt their habits? It’s not that you’re trying to copy them, it’s just that the way they speak, the things they do, even their perspective…