There are people I work with who leave their families to help other people in need for three to six weeks at a time, sometimes longer. I quickly realized that this is not me. I struggle with being gone from home for twelve hours, much less several days in a row. I admire them. MaybeContinue reading “A Reflection on Calling”
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Routine Disrupted
I’ve noticed I struggle when my routines get disrupted. Maybe I should show myself more grace, but that’s apparently not something I’m good at. I haven’t been walking. My sleep patterns aren’t what they were just a few weeks ago. The things that keep me grounded suddenly are hard to manage. Why am I notContinue reading “Routine Disrupted”
Bible Study Sunday | Grace Doesn’t Keep Score (Part One)
Welcome back to our journey through the Gospel of Matthew. Today’s chapter, Matthew 20 can make readers a bit uncomfortable because Jesus challenges our very human ideas about fairness, recognition, success, and who deserves what. The Big Picture Matthew 20 contains three major movements: And not surprisingly, they all connect. Today, as we launch this three-partContinue reading “Bible Study Sunday | Grace Doesn’t Keep Score (Part One)”
