Matching Christ

by | Feb 9, 2012 | Faith

For Christmas my ten-year-old daughter received a hat similar to one I own. Immediately, her thought was, “We should match, mom.” She picked a day and planned both of our outfits, so we could look like twins. She wanted us to look alike. I remember dressing like my...

Organic Ain’t Easy

by | Jan 12, 2012 | Leadership

What is organic?  Organic is often described as being natural.  The fourth definition in Webster’s Dictionary is “a: forming an integral element of a whole b: having systematic coordination of parts.” When we go to the grocery store to buy organic...

Despite Fear

by | Dec 15, 2011 | General

Ezra 3:3 Despite their fear of the peoples around them, they built the altar on its foundation and sacrificed burnt offerings on it to the Lord, both the morning and evening sacrifices.  The Israelite remnant had returned from captivity to Jerusalem and Judah....

Gifts and Abilities

by | Sep 21, 2011 | Self Discovery

1 Chronicles 15:22 Kenaniah the head Levite was in charge of the singing; that was his responsibility because he was skillful at it. Figuring out our purpose in life can be difficult. Choosing a career path can be daunting. Even the idea of how to serve God can be...

I’m Not Enough

by | Jun 22, 2011 | Life Issues

I’m not good enough.  I’m not smart enough.  I’m not pretty enough.  I’m not talented enough.  Enough.  Enough.  Enough. Somehow we have allowed ourselves to believe the lie that we are not enough.  If only we could be more than we...