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The legendary Amazon holiday catalog has arrived at our house. I hear it whispered in conversations as children share their hearts with each other: “I wonder what I’m going to get for Christmas?” And if I were going to be honest—which I am—I’ve had the same thoughts myself. What do you want for Christmas, friend? If you find yourself mentally circling items in your own Christmas catalog, Episode 43 of the Presently Engaged Podcast is for you!
I used to view decoration as something to simply do, on a long list of getting ready for the season. Christmas didn’t start until all the decorations were up and the house looked pristine. But what if preparation is holy? We prepare our hearts for Advent, for a focusing on Jesus, for these festive and hallowed holy days.
In this season of thanksgiving, let’s take a moment to learn how Jesus’ example of thankfulness.
In this special episode of the Presently Engaged Podcast, access Chapter 1 of The Question Habit by Mandy Pallock. The Question Habit will support you as you mentor with questions, facilitate grace-filled conversations, and go deeper with care. Ready?
On a trip through the mountains, aspen trees quake in glorious splendor, ablaze in orange and red and gold. Rarely will you find a lone aspen—they grow in stands or groves. Why? Because aspen trees grow together, not separately. The visible part of a tree is not the entire part. Below the surface, roots [...]
I've had this weird thing going on with my eye, and been putting off getting it looked at. At random times, most often in the evening, my left eye would feel like something was in it and be quite uncomfortable. Flushing with didn't help. Visually inspecting my eyeball didn't reveal a problem. My eye [...]
It's time to look the person next to me in the eye.
Is it possible to run out of water at the beach?
Ever noticed that we love visiting ruins from the days of yore? You are not disqualified from the story God is writing. God takes even ruins and uses them for His glory. In our weakness, He is strong. In our brokenness, He is revealed as Healer.
When I allow worry to invade my thoughts, when I spin my wheels on the “What If’s” and the “What Now’s,” this gives me perspective: Worry is wasted energy. And who has the time to waste energy? Move through worry to prayer and action.
