“These are the times that try men’s souls…” On December 23rd, 1776, the American writer Thomas Paine published these memorable lines. Our young, fledgling country was facing its first true test of its endurance and willingness to persevere in the fight for freedom. After facing defeat after defeat at the hands of the larger, stronger, …
Be Like a Tree
I want to tell you a story about a tree. That may sound odd, but hear me out. It was young and small when it was planted. It grew slow but steady and dug roots into the ground. Then one day a hurricane came and its roots weren’t strong enough. The tree fell, laid over …
Even When I Can’t See It
One of my favorite worship songs, that somehow hasn’t gotten old even though I’ve sung it/heard it one billion times, is “Way Maker”. If you’re reading this and listen to Christan music, there’s a good chance you’ve already heard it (maybe even as often as I have), but for those who maybe haven’t heard it …
The Point of the Process
Every living thing, even every non-living, inanimate object on this planet goes through some sort of process. Every organism is created and born, it lives then dies. Goods are assembled into finished products. Some things go through fascinating yet sometimes extreme processes in order to become what they are meant to be. Here’s a good …