No Shortcuts

Why I can't do the Bible in One Year plan

The more I learn about God, the bigger He seems to become. I like it that way though. I don’t want to serve a small God who fits inside my little ideas and assumptions about Him. One false idea I’ve often believed about God is that there are shortcuts to knowing him. If I can […]

I’m Not Sorry…But I Apologize.

Trying to break one of my worst habits

I have a terrible habit. Yes, I bite my fingernails, but that’s not it. In fact, I have many bad habits, but this one is currently my least favorite about myself. I say, “I’m sorry” too much. Especially with new people. People I want to like me. “I’m sorry, I stepped in front of the […]

Why is It So Hard to Rest?

I’m a recovering perfectionist/people-pleaser/over-achiever, and a professional minister, so yeah – I have a problem with resting and being still. Every time I sit still to pray, read my Bible, or just be silent in God’s presence my body basically starts convulsing. I start to think of all the other things I should be doing. More […]