The oranges, pinks, and purples blended beautifully across the fall horizon. Against the leaves' subtle shift from green to autumn brilliance, the sky seemed to shout the praises of our Creator. It was a gift of beauty after a long day, which ended on the soccer...
The familiar phrasing and beloved lyrics cascaded through the car. Instantly, the music transformed this mother of six, frantically running errands, into a shy seventeen-year-old sitting alone in a dark auditorium. It was Valentine’s Day my senior year of high school. Alone, I sat in the front...
Relationships are hard. When we are in harmony and unified with one another, they are the "delight to our soul," as mentioned earlier this month. But let's be honest, they don't always unfold that easily. We bring our own biases, past pains, and uniqueness into relationships, often causing...
Uncertain of when I’d see her again, I wrapped my arms a little tighter as I said goodbye—three years had passed since we last rehearsed this scene. Years separate our visits, but each plays out the same - warm embraces, soul-refreshing conversations, laughter, and tears, followed...
Before the summer gets away from us and we trade slower mornings and longer days for backpacks and cooler evenings, Cari and I wanted to take a quick break and share with you a few of our favorite summer things. I know some of you may...
#3 Tip for LIFE: Live Truth L.I.F.E.: Living Intentionally and Focusing Eternally Her words echoed in my head as I tried to hold back my tears. She didn't know I had overheard her speaking disparagingly about me. How could someone be so hurtful? What should I do with this...
#1 Tip for LIFE: Know Truth L.I.F.E.: Living Intentionally and Focusing Eternally Cari recently sent me a screenshot of a social media post from a reputable source featuring a quote from someone carrying the title of pastor. I say "carrying the title" because after comparing the words with...
"You're awfully quiet tonight," my friend said from across the table as we waited for our Thursday night Bible study to begin. He was used to me teaching and helping with events like this one—and even as a participant, I’m rarely short on words. But this evening was...
If you had asked Cari and me three years ago what we were doing with LIFEstory, our answer would have been simple. We felt God calling us to share encouragement and hope through one email each week. Each message would begin with a story and point back...