Eyes Glued on God
I looked up at the clock. The class was only halfway through, but I wanted to leave. Every muscle in my body ached, my heart was racing, and the five-pound dumbbells felt like 55. I had taken this...
Author: Laura Colella
If It Is Possible
The other day I heard about a new 2024 Illinois law on the morning news. This law makes it unlawful for someone from the public to come in direct contact with a bear or “non-human primate.” Next...
We All Trespass
Have you ever received an unannounced visit from the police at your front door? It’s unsettling, especially when your 9- and 11-year-old sons are involved. Apparently, their soccer ball soared onto...
Family Ties
Sometimes family isn’t found with the people we share a bloodline with. Sometimes, we choose our family from bonds formed unexpectedly with an open mind, mutual trust, and respect, to name a few.
A Firm Foundation
Is there someone in your life who you desperately want to change? When we tie our well-being to a difficult person, we often spin our wheels, hoping they will change, only to be repeatedly drawn into...
Bold Prayers
Today, I stare so hard at these two words: adversary and adversity. These words are similar in length and shape. We often blame one for the other.
Joyful Alignment
Joy is not normally a word I would use to characterize the discipline of obedience. I say this having just recently watched my toddler collapse into a puddle of tears and temper when I told him no, he...
The Heart With Which We Come
Woody Allen said, “If you want to make God laugh, tell him about your plans.” I don’t exactly picture God laughing when we go to Him in prayer and pour our hearts out, but I do see Him smiling...
Get On Board
This story has a lot going on, including a talking donkey! Yep, you read that right, a talking donkey.