This past weekend we had the opportunity to help do some fundraising for a very worthy cause. A little girl was born with some major organs on the outside of her body and needs a very serious operation, one that will ultimately save her life. You would think with such a cause it would have … More Cause, Action & The Art of Looking Away
Most people know that I am not a bird lover. I make no excuses up, I just don’t like them. But I don’t really wish harm to them either. So the other day we had a bird fly into our house. For several minutes it was stuck in our house. Every so often it would … More Birds, Windows & Lessons in Learning the Hard Way
One author in the Bible calls faith “being confident of what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” Faith is what makes life worth living. Faith drives us to something greater. But having faith is hard too! One of my favorite story-telling artists, Andrew Peterson, has a song that talks about … More No More Faith
There is this beautiful word in the Bible, “Shiloh.” One way it translates is into the word peace. Peace is something we all long for. Peace is something we all want to see accomplished in our lives and in this world. Peace is that place we feel safe. Peace is that place we want to … More Destroying Shiloh
Without hope what is left? Without hope why get up? Without hope where would you be? Hope is that thing that drives us. Hope helps us see a future that can be. Hope gives us strength to press on and take risks. Other things may fade away. Hope…always remains! May you today feel all the … More Hope…Always
We have all heard the saying, “Keeping up with the Joneses,” in reference to trying to acquire enough stuff or wealth as the next person. It became such a popular statement that a show was created called, “Keeping up with the Kardasians,” not only in reference to watching this families life, but insinuating we should … More Keeping Up With The Abel’s
What makes a good life? Money and stuff? Security? When asked the above question, most of us would probably answer in a very consumeristic way. Why? Because at the heart of it all we are a consumeristic people. We believe that stuff truly makes us happy and if we can just get the next thing … More What Makes A Good Life?
There is a trend, a way of life I am seeing less of in our world today. We are losing this crucial piece of our humanity. Helping each other. We live in a world that has taught us to not trust one another, because if we do we might get hurt. But I have witnessed … More Help A Brother Out
There are moments in life where you are headed in a certain direction, then you come to a crossroads and you have to decided which path you will take. With you continue down the path you had been headed the whole time or would you choose the new path. For most, we stay on the … More Perspective Matters
Have you ever been to a boat burning ceremony? I have not, but I have seen one on T.V. and listened to those who attended and why? A boat burning ceremony is all about getting rid of things that bring bad memories or choices you have made in your life. It is about having a … More Boat Burning
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