"When happiness shows up, always give it a comfortable seat" –Patrick Stewart, "A Christmas Carol." On Christmas day, most people feel they can give themselves permission to be breathe. For a few hours, they put aside their fears and frustrations, and let themselves feel joy, and be at peace in their own home. But Jesus …
Depressurizing Christmas
Hey, you. Yes, you. Breathe. You can put so much pressure on yourself (and everyone around you) at Christmas. You want everyone to be happy, and happy with you. You want to grab hold of that elusive feeling of joy you believe is possible, and you want it for more than the few minutes it …
The Wonder of His Love
Contrary to its commercialization, Christmas is a celebration of vulnerability. It touches you in unexpected ways—driving down a street of brightly decorated homes, sitting quietly by a fire, seeing the joy in a child's face. Heartache, disappointment, and fear have taught you to guard your heart. But in these extraordinary moments, you expose it to …
The Secret Place
We’re all outward expressions of our inward agreements. The innermost part of your soul is where you establish the beliefs you’ve processed throughout the experiences of your life. For many, it becomes a cave to hide in, a fortress to war from, or a makeup room to put on the mask of the day. But …
Season of Wonder
From my devotional journal, "Wonder, Full": We live in a cynical culture, in a judgmental world. If you aren’t intentional about cultivating joy and peace in your own heart and mind, life can get challenging when joy is reduced to selfish commercialism, and peace is buried under negativity and frustration. Jesus said, "Unless you repent—change …
Equip Your Spirit 