When You’re Stuck in a Spiritual Rut
I’ll never forget the day I ended up spinning my tires on ice at the bottom of the hill near my home. It was the morning rush, and as the cars ahead of me moved forward, I was trapped and going...
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Author: Laura Colella
That’s Good News
I walked across the green of my college campus, and the older man with the bullhorn was standing on his milk crate, ranting and raving about how all of us college students were going to hell if we...
An Example
Like many teenagers, my kids were sleepy-heads on Sunday mornings. "It's Sunday, time to go to church," I would coax. "Just a few more minutes," they groaned. "Please!!!"
Mighty and Gentle
Isaiah was reminding the people of Judah to trust God’s promises even in the hardest times. He was encouraging them to remember that God is sovereign. Even in God’s discipline, he extends grace...
Relax. Rest.
Today’s verses are some of the most well-known verses in the Bible. Did you know Psalm 23 is all about God’s name Jehovah Rohi (pronounced row-hi)? Jehovah Rohi means The Lord our Shepherd. This...
Footsteps of the Father
There’s a high ropes course element at Camp Paradise called Footsteps of the Father. It’s 15 feet off the ground, has no handrails, but it’s still a father-child favorite at Dads Camp. When my...
Unexpected
I had difficulty keeping up with my life—a split classroom of 5th and 6th graders and a strawberry blonde, feisty chick of my own at home. Suddenly, I began to lose weight, all pep, and finally went...
Honest Doubt
I’ve always been what I call a “fair-weather journaler.” I don’t have a steady, consistent rhythm of journaling, but instead use it as a practice (for better or worse) when things feel really...
The Road Map to Life
I don’t typically remember my dreams. Most mornings, I wake up wondering if I dreamt at all. Except for one I had a few years ago. I had a dream that not only did I remember, but it felt different....