There is almost always a quiet fear that shows up as one year ends and another begins.It’s the fear that whispers about what wasn’t accomplished.The projects left unfinished.The weight not lost.The ve...  Read More

Growing up in the church, I often heard two very different messages about human value.On one side, I heard that we have tremendous value — and God is basically waiting on us to stop being lazy and “ge...  Read More

As Christmas draws near, I found myself listening again to a song that has followed me through so many seasons. O Holy Night has always been a favorite, but this year a single line hit me differently:...  Read More

re·treat /rəˈtrēt/verbwithdraw from enemy forces as a result of their superior power or after a defeat.nounAn act of moving back or withdrawingSo often we keep pressing forward — advancing positions, ...  Read More