When slowness becomes wisdom

When slowness becomes wisdom

As I sit on a plane—delayed on the runway for takeoff due to weather—I’m reading John Mark Comer’s The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry. My eyes move from word to word, processing sentence by sentence, and I’m reminded of something I’ve always carried: I’m a slow reader....
Time Flies

Time Flies

Has it really been two months since my last journal entry? Time flies! It’s often said to make the most of your time while you have it—and let me tell you, I did. June and July have been full in the very best way: busy days, sweet celebrations, a few hard moments, and...
Waking Early, Saying Yes

Waking Early, Saying Yes

“And then he told them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone.’” — Mark 16:15 I’m beginning to think those first four years when our youngest didn’t sleep through the night—Cole woke up repeatedly for the first four years of his life—were...
A Visual Journey through Croatia

A Visual Journey through Croatia

“Open my eyes so that I can see all the wonderful things in your teachings.” — Psalm 119:18 I often pray, “Lord, open my eyes so that I may see all the wondrous things You have for me.” In Psalm 119:18 David asks the Lord to open his eyes so he can contemplate the...