Posts tagged “Purpose”
Is following God like eating boiled brussels sprouts?
My mother is a good cook, so I enjoyed almost everything she made when I was a kid. But every once in a while…
What’s your action plan?
Death made headlines again. Immediately after the news of Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crash spread, the posts on social media were begging us to hug…
What are my gifts?
You may have noticed that God doesn’t whisk you safely up to heaven as soon as you are converted to faith. You’re still here!…
What is my purpose?
When the stagecoach brought you to Laramie or Cheyenne, that was the end of the line for you. The driver might have helped you…
Why did I land here?
Is there any meaning to the place of your birth, or is your arrival random and meaningless? People want answers to that aching question….
We’re not alone while we wait
It all started at Christmas. My husband and I were in church and the pastor shared how King Ahaz was told, “Therefore the Lord…
Are there idols in your life?
Recently I’ve been reading through and teaching parts of the Old Testament. It’s easy to throw our Old Testament ancestors under the bus. Bowing…
Free gloves
Recently my two older boys attended a youth group event at our church. Before enjoying pizza and a Packers game (two quintessential youth group…
Balance sheets and resumes
How can you tell if people think of themselves as successful? Look at what’s on their resume: educational attainments, advanced degrees and certifications, positions…
Watch your mouth
I’m a big fan of words and talking with both people I know and people I’m about to know. This is a positive because…
The best way to begin your day
Each morning our bodies instinctively strive for harmony. Psychologists call this homeostasis, or equilibrium. For example, if we wake up tired, we reach for…
What are you filling up on?
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you didn’t surprise yourself? You know, those moments when something comes out of your mouth that catches even you…