I love a phrase that is repeated in Daniel’s story in the Old Testament book of Daniel. It specifically refers to the king’s opinion of Daniel… If you’re unfamiliar with the story, let me remind you. Daniel was in exile with his fellow Israelites, and he was selected by the king of Babylon to undergo…
Category: Christian Living
10 Ways to Slow Down Spiritually in a Busy World
We live in a world where instant gratification RULES. We can communicate with people instantly, find any kind of news instantly and even submit a grocery order instantly. We can order something on Amazon and sometimes have it delivered later that same day! Remember when we used to watch one episode of a show and…
Staying Charged Up in a World That Drains Your Energy
I’ve had my phone for quite a few years, and honestly, I’m pretty proud of that. Ha! It’s often tempting to get the latest and greatest new technology that’s released, but I’ve been sticking with what I’ve got, and it gives me a comical sense of accomplishment. Perhaps that’s in my genes? At one point,…
What to do When Your Spiritual Life Feels Stale
I grew up a big Nebraska Husker fan, as most Nebraskans do! My growing up years were when the Husker football team was in its prime. We were National Champions in 1994, 1995 and 1997. Not only that, but our volleyball team was national champions in 1995 and 2000! Of course those aren’t the only…
How Your Peace can Make a Powerful Impact
When I visited Oslo, Norway, over the summer, near the top of my to-do list in the city was visiting the Nobel Peace Center. I love history, politics and learning about change-makers throughout time, and a glance through any list of Nobel Peace Prize winners includes an exhilarating mix of these three things. The Nobel…
The Truth About What You Have Time For
So I read lots of nerdy books, and right now I’m in the middle of a book called “The First Lady of World War II: Eleanor Roosevelt’s Daring Journey to the Frontlines and Back,” by Shannon McKenna Schmidt. I’m only a few chapters in, but I’m loving it so far! I’ve already learned that Eleanor…
Why you Need to Know who you are NOT
Picture this: You’re heading to the dentist to get your wisdom teeth pulled. Ugh. Of course, you’re not really looking forward to it, but you know that getting those wisdom teeth out of there is important for the overall health of your mouth. So, you make your way to the dentist’s office, walk in, and…
What Happens When You Sit Back and Watch
Have you ever thought about what happens if God calls you to do something and you don’t do it? Although we, God’s children, are of course extremely valuable to Him, His plans do not depend on us individually. He will work through whoever is willing! …whoever makes herself available to be used by the Almighty….
A Backward Look at the Fruits of the Spirit
If you’ve been a believer for a long time, you’ve probably heard or read about the fruits of the Spirit before… If you haven’t, then today is your lucky day! In a passage that’s pretty familiar to “church people,” Galatians 5 lists some of the character proofs of a Spirit-filled life. Here’s what it says: …
What a Subway Line Taught me About How to Live
On my travels in the Nordic countries over the summer, my travel buddy and I experimented with and conquered public transportation in quite a few cities. I learned that Google Maps (or whatever GPS app you use) can smoothly navigate you through public buses, subways, trams, etc. How cool is that? Ah the wonders of…