I promised to share two personal stories of when I’ve asked God for something. I promised to share how He blessed me in both circumstances—by either giving me the desire of my heart and by withholding it. And I will. I promise. However, I’m going to add one more story to this list. This morning… Continue reading Day 15 of 31 Days of Seeing Jesus in Your Everyday Life: God Is NOT a Vending Machine – Part 3: Desires
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Day 14 of 31 Days of Seeing Jesus In Your Daily Life: Today Didn’t Go As Planned
Today was one of those days that didn’t got the way I planned. Ever have one of those? I should be used to this by now. I should. But I’m not. Some days I wake up with my day all planned out. Then circumstances come up and take me in a completely different direction.… Continue reading Day 14 of 31 Days of Seeing Jesus In Your Daily Life: Today Didn’t Go As Planned
Day 13 of 31 Days of Seeing Jesus in Your Daily Life: God Is NOT a Vending Machine – Part 2: Abide and Ask
Ever wonder what it means to abide in Jesus and why it’s so important? And what it has to do with treating God like a Vending Machine? Well,come on in and I will let you in on the secret.
Day 12 of 31 Days of Seeing Jesus in Your Daily Life: God is NOT a Vending Machine – Part 1: Abide
Have you had this experience, or is it just me? Your stomach is demanding food but there aren’t many options around so you walk up to a vending machine, dollar bill in hand. After pursuing the options you make your selection and insert the bill. The machine sucks in it and then spits it out.… Continue reading Day 12 of 31 Days of Seeing Jesus in Your Daily Life: God is NOT a Vending Machine – Part 1: Abide
Day 4 of 31 Days of Seeing Jesus In Your Daily Life: Getting Rid Of The Ick
Yesterday I decided to clean my office while my boys got ready for school—evidence that miracles still happen. In the last few weeks, I’ve taken to working on the kitchen island because I needed a change of scenery—at least that’s what I’ve been telling myself. But if I was being honest… It was more than… Continue reading Day 4 of 31 Days of Seeing Jesus In Your Daily Life: Getting Rid Of The Ick
Day 3 of 31 Days of Seeing Jesus In Your Daily Life: Fundamentals Of Football and Faith
It was perfect football weather—for me anyways. It was a little warm for almost everyone else. My son’s game was about to start, and I was only half listening to what the coaches were saying as they led the team through warm-ups. Then something caught my attention. As I looked around trying to figure out… Continue reading Day 3 of 31 Days of Seeing Jesus In Your Daily Life: Fundamentals Of Football and Faith
Day 2 of 31 Days Of Seeing Jesus in Your Daily Life: The Parable of the Apple Tree
In Minnesota, Fall is the season to transition from boating, camping, and catching fireflies to snowmobiling, ice fishing, and catching snowflakes. It’s one of my favorite seasons because it’s a total package: Football, quilts, and apple cider; campfires, colorful leaves, and cooler temperatures; layered outfits, scarves, and cute boots. But it wasn’t until I met… Continue reading Day 2 of 31 Days Of Seeing Jesus in Your Daily Life: The Parable of the Apple Tree
The Glass Pitcher
Yesterday I felt overwhelmed by life and uninspired to do anything—write, laundry, dishes, make a grocery list, anything. I asked God to help me write something meaningful, but I’ve got nothing. I started a message and stopped. I erased it and started again—and stopped. I repeated this cycle for hours. I wouldn’t call it writer’s… Continue reading The Glass Pitcher