12:44 AM is much later than I wanted to be ending my day. I lay in bed with my handy iPod and begin exploring the latest devotional I had found. It’s interesting, thought provoking and brings many questions that I then in turn ask God. So what’s the problem? I am distracted by the beat…
“Merry Christmas!” is a very common phrase this time of year. While it is commonly associated with spreading cheer, there is more behind these two words than just a jolly greeting. The word “Merry” historically means “mighty.” So, rather than saying “Happy Christmas,” we are in fact saying, “Mighty Christmas!” Changes everything, doesn’t it? Christmas…
Have you ever had a conversation with someone that went uncomfortably deep, way too quickly? I came across a funny skit (embedded at the end of this post) the other day illustrating a couple of the most common mistakes I think people make when getting to know someone. For starters they assume the person is…
I slowly edge my mind out of deep slumber. The clouds roll away as the smell of coffee penetrates the fog. I open my eyes to a smile that grows stronger as my own begins. The aroma of that promising brew causes my eyes to shift to the hand that holds the sweet cup. “Good…
We are smack dab in “the most wonderful time of year”—the holiday trio of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s. There are parties to attend, gifts to exchange, and meals to be shared with family and friends, near and far. But, for many single adults, the holiday season comes with a mixed bag of emotions—genuine happiness…
