When Christmas becomes Christmas, it changes everything!

Fall updates and a bonus blog "The Tale of Tina"

In special moments our view is backlit with the perspective only God’s light can provide.

Fruit is the external result of an internal relationship.

When I rush in to meet a need, I might be getting in God's way.

God is our 24/7 personal support God.

We enlarge our view of our giftedness by including our influence in maximizing the gifting of others.

Instead of looking at the back side of life, if I keep walking around I can find a clearer perspective.

Living life here can make us homesick for a home beyond here.

Wherever you are, stop and drop to the ground and look. Notice. See.

When we embrace need, we welcome God’s love that has always been there.

Fruit is the external result of an internal relationship.

Spiritual fruit is what results in our lives when we root ourselves in a relationship with God.

God will provide a way through what we're facing, often by stretching us.

When I dismiss my neediness, I miss God’s presence and provision for it.

What are you reading? Is it for inspiration, information, escape or entertainment?

While I may feel like I’m playing badminton with myself, God is keeping the birdie in flight.

While I tend to make the simple things of life complicated God does just the opposite. 

I know that I know that I know that God is real, and he loves me.

Your treasure is where your heart is.