This Monday, I went to a Starbucks and bought coffee for the two people behind me in line.  They were pleasantly surprised at their free coffee.  We talked about their journey in Medical School and the stress of picking where they were headed in medicine.  Their pick...

I used to help organize an event featuring a major Christian recording artist. Every year I would have many people pleading with me for special access to this famous individual. When I would explain that was not possible, as the artist’s contract was very specific on...

Luke 1:39-40 New International Version (NIV) Mary Visits Elizabeth 39 At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, 40 where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. Christmas gets busy fast. We go to parades. Put up...

Over the past several days, I have had a simple expression repeating itself in my mind and imprinting itself on my heart.  "Let go of the what if... and embrace the WHAT IS!"   Simple, yet powerful.  Important.  We have a tendency to do that, don't we?  A lot!  It can...

  So, we are reminded at least once per year that it is good to give thanks for all that we have.  Some do it reluctantly, some do it out of tradition, some do it with a heart full of gratitude, and some don’t do it at all.  I think there is a reason God put in...

I recently met with a friend who was really frustrated with their place of work.  They shared how discouraged they were in the expectations put on them and how the overall culture is overworked and those that work the longest are the most celebrated. Seeing the...