One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned during what I call my “perfect storm” these past few years is this: I’ve come to see there is ONE true Source. Everything else in my life functions as a resource. For me, that Source is God. “Yet for us there is but one God, the Father, whoContinue reading “One Source – Everything Else Is Just A Resource”
Monthly Archives: May 2026
An Invitation for Every Season
So where are you in the journey from acorn to oak? Are you just beginning — an acorn ready to be planted? A seedling or sapling? Or are you further along — roots deep, branches wide, offering shade to others? Wherever you are, Scripture speaks to you. If You’re Young — Plant Early, Nurture, &Continue reading “An Invitation for Every Season”
The Lesson of the Oak Tree
Five years ago, our family moved from our beloved home in Kansas to the Ozarks. We left behind what we (and a few fellow conspirators ) affectionately called the “West Main Street Homeowners Association” — unofficial, of course — presided over by President Rocky, the neighborhood donkey. When you’d hear his “Hee-Haw!” it always broughtContinue reading “The Lesson of the Oak Tree”
Contentment in Your Current Season – How to Stay Present Where You Currently Are
It seems like a universal human tendency: When you’re young, you dream of being older… and when you’re older, you long for parts of being young. So how do we actually live in the present instead of constantly wishing for a different season? Here’s the best strategy I’ve found: g r a t e fContinue reading “Contentment in Your Current Season – How to Stay Present Where You Currently Are”
Let the Redeemed Tell Their Story
“Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story—those he redeemed from the hand of the foe.” —Psalm 107:2 (NIV) I know I’ve shared pieces of this in previous posts, but I feel so compelled to tell the story of the freedom I’ve experienced in Christ. Maybe it’s because this has been a 40+ yearContinue reading “Let the Redeemed Tell Their Story”
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