O Little Town…

Did you grow up in a small town? The town I grew up in was so small we didn’t have a traffic light or even a blinking caution light!

When I was in college and people asked where I was from, I didn’t tell people the actual town I grew up in because no one would know where it was. Instead, I told them about the next town over which was much larger and at least regionally recognizable. Things aren’t much different now, because I still live in a small town.

Create More Than You Consume

It seems like everyone wants to label you and me a consumer. Economists, politicians, and corporations seem to think our greatest contribution to society is our ability to consume.

The impression we’re left with is the only thing we have to offer the world is our purchasing power. In fact, there seems to be an expectation that our duty is to go out and spend $$ each weekend so our economy keeps humming along.

Are You 1 or 20?

Why Your Number Matters in Their Story

Have you ever felt like you invested in someone’s life and you didn’t see the change you had hoped for?

You poured a lot of time, energy, and love into the relationship, but now they aren’t part of your life. Maybe it was because they moved, had a life change, or you were heading in different directions. Whatever the reason it can make your investment feel pointless and maybe even like a waste of time.

Your Part in History

Recently, I had the privilege of being a small part in seeing some prayers answered that others had prayed for years.

It reminded me that we each have a part to play in the grand story God is telling. History is really His-story. This includes the history of the world and your own personal history.