Without being too specific, a while ago I was overthinking a personal disappointment. In the middle of that mental churn, the song “Only Jesus” by Casting Crowns came up on my playlist. The timing felt more than coincidental. The lyrics center on rejecting personal legacy and worldly recognition in favor of pointing to Christ. They…
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Small Things
Some of the good we do produces no immediate evidence that it mattered. But an acorn doesn’t look much like an oak tree either. God reminds us not to grow weary. The small things we faithfully plant today may already contain the beginnings of something much greater than we can see.
“Stay in the Boat”
No matter who or where you are, no matter how or when you struggle—there is always hope.
She Was a Gardener
When anyone speaks of my great-grandmother, one of the things that inevitably comes up is her garden. Grandma BoSanco was known for her gardening capabilities. No matter what it was—flowers or vegetables—she could grow anything. She spent hours in her garden everyday. It was always beautiful and free from weeds. She also grew the best…
“Share Jesus with the world”
There are things all around us that can bring us to Christ. After watching The Chosen, I kept returning to several scriptural passages about recognizing what is good, seeking what is praiseworthy, and embracing whatever persuades us to believe in Christ more deeply.
Lessons from Old Befana
Every year, on January 6, some parts of the world celebrate Three Kings Day or Epiphany. It marks the end of the twelve days of Christmas and is celebrated as the day the three wise men first saw baby Jesus and brought him gifts. Different countries have their own traditions for this day. In Spain, this…
Christmas Carol Theology: Hope and New Life
We haven’t purchased a live Christmas tree in years; I have nothing against it, we just have a pre-lit fake tree that makes life a little easier (please don’t judge). I do miss the smell of a fresh tree, but we try to compensate for that with a variety of fir-scented items.
Christmas Carol Theology: He Has Power to Save You
Mighty means powerful and yet, paradoxically, the “mighty God” came to earth as a child. In truth, His power came from what He would become.
Christmas Carol Theology: A Trusted Counselor and Guide
In my chosen profession, having a mentor is essential. The complexities of the field require observing, spending time with, and getting feedback and advice from someone who has gone before.