I sure am glad God doesn't play games with us with the longings and questions of our hearts. Today, we're connecting Dr. Seuss' Please Try to Remember the First of Octember! to Jesus' final words to highlight the certain hope we have and to help our kids anticipate God's promise of heaven confidently. Let's get to it!

It's not a question of whether our kids are loved, but do they feel our love? In the same way we have a love language, our kids do too. As we are intentional to speak their love language, we can ensure their "love tank" is full and they grow emotionally healthy. Before you choose a word or make a resolution start with another rhythm of reflection: a new year's prayer. I'll walk you through one. You can do this individually or with your fam

Whether you're looking for a Bible as a gift or for your own family's collection, there are a lot of options for young readers. I thought I'd offer some thoughts from the ones we have on our shelf to help you know which may be a great fit for the little(s) in your circle.

What if 7 words could change your day? We're talking about practicing the presence of God in what we hear on the podcast right now, and I'm honored to share with you a reflection from 1 Samuel from a pastor of mine, Daniel Rankin. I hope you join us in practicing these seven words and resist the urge to rush or hurry through, but intentionally pause and open your heart and your mind, indeed your whole being, to really listen.

New Year resolutions are the most common and widely practiced rhythm of reflection in our culture, and these can be helpful and good. Same with choosing one word to be mindful of in the year. I, myself, have found this practice very meaningful. Do those things, but may I suggest a pre-requisite? Start with prayer. Before you choose a word or make a resolution start with another rhythm of reflection: a new year's prayer. I'll walk you through one. You can do this individua

In the rush of our days and amidst all the sound pollution we experience, we become numb to sound, especially sounds which come from an invisible source. When we do not see the bird before us, we may not give much attention to its song and may move on without even hearing it. But there is another sound which comes from an invisible source we are prone to miss. It, too, is very real, a constant in our presence but we often miss it because we are not tuned in to listen. It's th

Seeing these lies are impacting girls as young as first grade, I believe we must start this conversation and teach them early and often. One way to reinforce this message for those in early childhood is through the beloved children's author, Dr. Seuss. His book, The Shape of Me and Other Stuff, can be a great launchpad for a more intentional conversation about how we are all fearfully and wonderfully made. Let's dive in.

Beauty. I've been thinking about this a lot lately. How it touches each of us deeply. Moves us toward something, moves us even toward sacrifice and to let go of the grip that self has on us. I've heard it said, "Beauty will save us."

Time to share the stories we've read and wisdom we've gained in the last year.