Every life is built on relationships. When we hear that word, our minds often drift to family, friends or romance. Yet beneath all of these are a few deeper relationships that subtly shape the quality of every day we live. When these are healthy, life begins to feel more grounded. When they are neglected, evenContinue reading “The Four Relationships That Shape Your Life”
Category Archives: Desiring Life
The Accidental Guru
There is a story about a young boy who wanted to bring down a mighty oak tree. The villagers laughed at him. The tree had stood for generations. Men older and stronger than him had never thought of taking on such a task. Yet every day, the boy picked up his axe and struck theContinue reading “The Accidental Guru”
When Nothing Changes but Everything Is Different
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”
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”
