Learning to Be Still as a Recovering Addict Amid the Holiday Season

I’ve been struggling to be still the past few days—maybe weeks. Not still as in a physical position, but still in a spiritual condition. One of the characteristics of addiction is restlessness. When things get uncomfortable or uncertain, the addict’s natural response is to change scenery physically. I’ve realized lately that can also be trueContinue reading “Learning to Be Still as a Recovering Addict Amid the Holiday Season”

5 Suggestions for Reading Scripture More Intently and with Greater Intentionality in 2023

You are likely finishing up your Bible reading for the year or thinking about what your Bible reading plan might look like in the coming new year. Yes, people—it’s fixin’ to be 2023 in a few short weeks. I’ve been thinking about a Bible reading plan for next year, too. The problem with most ofContinue reading “5 Suggestions for Reading Scripture More Intently and with Greater Intentionality in 2023”

Waiting: An Advent Poem

In the four weeks leading up to Christmas, observers of Advent pray, meditate, and study God’s word. The focus of these intentional moments with God highlight love, joy, hope, and peace. Believers from diverse backgrounds commentate this period of time. Yes, their practices may look different. However, their hearts and minds are tuned to theContinue reading “Waiting: An Advent Poem”