Rest To Refuel
I sat in my living room, frozen on the couch. The hum from the air conditioner accompanied the chatter in my mind. I looked around the room. TV. Fireplace. Dog toys. Everything sat so still. Why...
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Author: Laura Colella
Guidelines
I used to think that God wanted us to know His ways so that we could perfectly follow them and grow to be like Jesus. While in a sense that is true, it breaks down pretty quickly once we add the fall...
Wow, What An Offer!
"Come to me... and I will give you rest." What a fantastic invitation! It’s possible to dismiss Jesus’ words as a future reality rather than a here-and-now experience, but what if they aren’t?
Gentle Answers
My caravan pulled around the stalled traffic on the expressway entrance ramp onto the shoulder. It was clear. I saw no reason to stop. POP! POP! The fists of an angry policeman on foot were hammering...
Ask Good Questions
This week, we are looking at ways to navigate relationships with complicated people. Most parents agree there are times when teenagers fall into that category.
Lessons From HSM Camp
Recently, I had the incredible opportunity to spend four days at HSM Camp, leading a small group of 12 teen girls. We laughed, we cried, we put glitter in our hair, and we talked about life and love...
Give Someone The Opportunity To Do The Right Thing
As a hobbyist photographer, I have been blessed with the ability to travel and capture breathtaking landscapes and delightful wildlife.
People Are People
My mother was raised Episcopalian, and my father was Roman Catholic. When they wanted to send their boys to Catholic grammar school, they were required to be members of the church. Mom converted to...
His Kid
My confidence in many areas of my life was waning, if it was even there at all, and I knew I needed the nearness of my Father. So I took off to the mountains of Colorado in the middle of winter with...