As I write this, my mind wanders into a story that was true some decades ago. Like many children my age, I had my little joys and my towering fears. One of the greatest was the sound of thunder. To my young mind, it was more than a weather event. It felt like the voiceContinue reading “When Nothing Changes but Everything Is Different”
Category Archives: Desiring Life
The Love That Refuses to Let Go
This morning, I found myself listening to Reckless Love performed by the songwriter, Cory Asbury. I had heard it before, but today it lingered differently. Some songs entertain. Others accompany us through the day. Then there are those rare songs that seem to pull back a curtain, allowing us to glimpse something we have alwaysContinue reading “The Love That Refuses to Let Go”
Just As You Are: No Need for Pretense
There is a kind of tiredness that sleep cannot cure. It is the exhaustion of a soul that has been running for too long. The kind that wakes up every morning with a fresh to-do list, races through the day crossing out tasks, and collapses into bed only to discover an unsettling emptiness waiting atContinue reading “Just As You Are: No Need for Pretense”
Inspiration vs Motivation
We often use the words inspiration and motivation interchangeably, but they are not quite the same thing. They are close cousins who often travel together, yet each has its own personality and way of moving us forward. Both are useful. Both can help us take action. Both can pull us out of stagnation and remindContinue reading “Inspiration vs Motivation”
When Forgiveness Becomes Greater Than Vengeance
One of the clearest signs that peace is beginning to take root in a person’s heart is when the desire to forgive becomes stronger than the desire to get even. Forgiveness is one of the most underestimated virtues in the world. Many people view it as weakness. Others see it as surrender. Some even believeContinue reading “When Forgiveness Becomes Greater Than Vengeance”
Restpiration 