Today I...

So We’re Not Heroes

Have you seen the new Netflix movie, KPop Demon Hunters?  After hearing “Golden,” the hit song from the movie on TikTok, I finally watched it. It’s on par with Frozen,

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The Gift of Dependence

I just got home from another ministry event.  It was the Abide Conference, a one-day experience of learning what it means to abide in God’s love. This is an event

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Today I Said Thank You

Today I said, “thank you.” I wrote thank-you cards to the men and women who recently joined me on a mission trip in Costa Rica.  Really, I should call them

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Today I Made Plans

Today I made plans.  Usually I would specify, “I planned a trip” or “I made a meal plan.” Not today!  Today’s plans were both general and specific, as I set

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The Secret of Abiding

What does it mean to abide? If you’ve read John 15, you’ve probably asked this question. Or maybe your translation says “remain” instead of “abide.” What does it mean to

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Navigating Feelings

Few things in life are more confusing than feelings. Both our own and others’. Navigating feelings is a journey that truly doesn’t end.  We learn to acknowledge and appreciate our

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Today I Went Snorkeling

Today I went snorkeling.  Off the coast of Costa Rica, I jumped into the water to see what was below.  This is the third time I’ve snorkeled. The two other

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Today I Led Bible Study

Today I led Bible Study.  I led a group of young adults through a study on 2 Corinthians 12:9,  But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you,

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Learn to do Right

I regularly use the YouVersion Bible app on my phone for my daily Bible reading. Mainly because I travel often and it’s always with me. Reading and taking notes on

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Today Was Breakthrough

Today was breakthrough.  You may remember a few weeks ago I shared about fasting and praying for breakthrough for 40 days. I’m nearing the end of these 40 days and

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Today I Reflected

Today I reflected.  It’s halfway through the year, and I spent time reflecting on my 2025 so far.  Although I’ve done year-end reflections before, including choosing a Word of the

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Today I Was Happy

Today I was happy.  I made a happy face out of playdough with my nephew.  Although this is a very normal activity between kids and adults, today it was special.

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