Posts tagged “Encouragement”
Worst draft picks ever
It’s NFL draft time, and I happen to live in Green Bay, WI. And we happen to own a brewery/restaurant. Usually, I don’t care…
Judge Jesus’ way (Part 1)
Imagine how great life would be if we all practiced what Jesus preached: “Do not judge” (Matthew 7:1)? Imagine if our world was a…
In the presence of my enemies
For Christmas a couple of years ago, my husband and I gave our kids The Biggest Story Bible, written by Kevin DeYoung and illustrated…
If you don’t get it, admit it!
When I tried to read the Bible for the first time in high school, I definitely did not get it. “Wait. Why did God…
The last person you forgive
If you were to make a list of the people who have hurt you, how long would it be? Are there some people on…
Together is better
My family likes to hike—serious hikes with 50 pounds of gear on our backs and covering several miles before stopping for the day, setting…
God’s gifts
When God tells me he’s the Giver of every good gift, it’s easy for me to think of tangible blessings—family, friends, house, job, and…
Empty!
An empty stomach gurgling during a silent prayer at church is embarrassing. Empty milk containers left in the refrigerator are quite annoying. My wife’s…
More than kinda-sorta confident
With 18 seconds left in the 2025 NCAA women’s hockey championship game, UW-Madison was down by one goal. When they were awarded a penalty…
The most important day of your life
Of all the days you’ve been on the earth, which one would you point to as the most important of them all? Your birthday?…
Is it possible to face death without fear?
Do you know the story of Junior Bridgeman? He played for the Milwaukee Bucks from 1975 to 1984 and then again in 1986 to…
Do not fear
Everyone is afraid of something, right? I’m afraid of sharks, financial planning, and clowns (not necessarily in that order). I’m also afraid of death…