Who invited the snooze alarm on our phone? Do we love it? Hate it? I’m not sure yet if I have found it helpful or harmful. Every night, as I set my alarm for the next morning, I feel like I am determined to be that person who gets up early. Don’t hit the snooze more than once. I will get myself up…only… Each morning I find myself faced with the choice. A few more minutes of sleep or get…
As we approach Easter, many Christians begin to think more intentionally about reflection, repentance, and prayer. After the crazy season of Christmas, and the never-ending feeling of winter, I need something to offer a little hope…light…and peace into my life again. Historically, the weeks leading up to Easter have often been called Lent*—a season marked by fasting and spiritual discipline within certain church traditions. As a Protestant, and particularly within the Baptist tradition, I do not observe Lent as a…
It’s about this time of year I start to feel heavy. Not weight-wise, but spiritually and emotionally speaking. The excitement of the season and the feelings of motivation from the new year are slowly fading. We’ve been back to school, routine, and getting up early. Currently my season includes basketball almost every evening for our second child. Let’s explore this idea together of letting go of perfectionism in the new year! All-Or-Nothing This makes for long days, short nights, and…
What is your plan for 2026? I hear that a lot, and we see everyone online sharing their goals, resolutions, and plans. It can all be very overwhelming. When it comes to my plan for my spiritual life, I just know I want to read my Bible better, pray better, and grow spiritually. What I’m looking for is a gentle January Bible study reset. But how do I do this with peace in my heart? Why January Often Brings Spiritual…