Plan B
We have been taking a look back at some of our early, foundational posts because we believe in the timeless wisdom. This short note was written in May 2013. It seems to be a perfect fit for January …
“Dacha” a Key to Personal Retreat
Dacha is one of my favorite words. It’s Russian and I was introduced to it in the town of Istra, Russia in January 2012 while speaking on the topics of rest and retreat at a conference for …
2020 in Review – What a Year!
I Love New Year’s Eve. My celebration begins days before as I page through my calendar and my memory to pull out nuggets of all the Lord has done this past year … and with it, inventory …
Christmas Through the Eyes of Mike and Mary
“Look, Mommy, we’re playing Mike and Mary.” Anna and Noah had their heads covered with baby blankets. “I’m holding baby Jesus.” One of Anna’s baby dolls was wrapped in a blue blanket. Noah grinned and cocked his …
What God Wants for Christmas
What does God want for Christmas this year? God wants, well, everything. God is jealous. We were made for him, but live separate and distant lives. The list, God’s Christmas List, reveals the true measure of his …
BEST Christmas Ever
Do you want to enjoy THE best Christmas ever – no matter your exhaustion, your bank account, your panic? Ask yourself these three questions and write down the answers. List 3 Christmas things that give you great …
Empty Handed No More
I am a lousy gift-giver. I’m not stingy, just routinely uninspired. Once in a while, however, inspiration and energy collide, and I am giddy with the joy of giving THE perfect gift to someone I love or …
A Rest That Works – An Online Event
A Rest That WorksFriday, December 48:00 to 9:00 AM – EASTERN Time – Online Covid-19 is a bucket draining time for leaders, yet it is full of opportunity. Is your team tired? Do they know how to …