One of the things that makes change and transition so difficult is that it can be very hard to imagine yourself surviving, much less thriving, in a different set of circumstances. Though change is rarely easy, the fear of it often brings far more pain than the change itself. Resisting the transformation process necessary to …
Fride and the Big Picture
"Fride" is my word for pride that comes from fear. Fride demands answers and retribution for anything that has offended, scared, or hurt you, as well as all you think is wrong or missing. It is insecurity masked with arrogance. That mindset is exhausting, and does indeed leave your heart and mind fried. Getting a …
Be What Fear is Afraid of
This has become one of my favorite pictures. I took it last winter, and though it was cold (like freeze-your-face-off cold), the birds seemed to be in the air just to enjoy the sunset, flying back and forth in its light like the temperature didn't matter. It made me think of what life would be …
A Walk in the Woods
"Jesus led the blind man far away from his familiar spot. He put saliva on His hands, laid them on the man's eyes, then asked, “Can you see anything?” The man looked around. “I see people, but not in focus. They look like trees walking around.” Jesus placed his hands on the man’s eyes again, …
Time is Your Friend
Do you perceive the time of your life as running out, or as being fulfilled? "Redeem the time, because the days are evil" (Eph. 5.16) That means to fully occupy your life, taking every opportunity to do good, so that you overwhelm all the difficulties and darkness, instead of the other way around. Despite …
Equip Your Spirit 