I’m sitting at a stop sign, warm Chick-fil-a chicken strips sitting in my front seat as I listen to my favorite song. And then—WHACK!— another car hits me head-on. As much as I hate to admit it, my first thought is, NO! My chicken’s gonna get cold. The… Read More
Sometimes minor incidents can turn the best mornings into the worst afternoons. Has this ever happened to you? Maybe you wake up feeling rested, take your time getting ready and get only green lights on your way to work—all the makings of a positive, productive day. But then—less than… Read More
The rain splashed across the window next to the cozy couch in which I sat, nuzzled up in a warm blanket. I finally had a night all to myself. The movie I’d been waiting to watch all week was just beginning. But as the opening credits rolled—a sight that normally… Read More
What were your dreams for 2017? Did they come true? Whether 2017 was filled with laughter or tears (or both), God wants to walk by your side in 2018. Maybe you’re facing the new year with expectations of newfound happiness and success. You think, This will finally be… Read More
If there is an opportunity to travel, I am the first to jump on it. I hear the name of a country I haven’t visited and start plotting how to find the cheapest plane ticket. I always feel ready to pack my bag and drop everything. Nothing is more thrilling… Read More
A pilgrim climbs up to the site of a cathedral’s construction during England’s Middle Ages. He stands in awe as he watches thousands of workers collecting stones, hauling materials, chiseling reliefs and building complex arches. He studies a group of men working on a wall and asks them exactly… Read More
My first grade teacher wasn’t the first person to say it, but she’s the first I remember. She said it after what would later become my go-to phrase flowed from my lips: “I’m so sorry!” “You don’t always have to say sorry,” she muttered as she turned her back to… Read More
Are you a to-do list person? I know I am. Sometimes I add items to my lists just so I can cross them off. I’ll even jot a note to take out the trash even though it’s already out on the curb. In these moments, list-making feels good. It gives me… Read More
I’m a person who answers texts, replies to tweets, and reacts to Facebook posts immediately. A friend of mine is the same way. We start texting about the Detroit Tigers’ game, and the texts fly back and forth. It makes me thankful for unlimited messaging. I’d like God to answer… Read More
After pulling into your driveway and gathering your belongings, you realize you lack the energy you need to stand up, walk to your front door and get on with your evening. So you drop your head on your steering wheel, hoping a 30-second nap will cure your ills. It… Read More
