As I sat in one of the most familiar places- the church pew- I felt more like an outsider than I ever had. The stirring of the Holy Spirit prompted me to respond when the sound of worship filled the sanctuary, yet I was unable to move. I stood frozen. That voice in the back […] Read more…
Have you ever looked at your life and realized there’s no space for the things that actually matter most? Our schedules can so easily be filled with obligations that require our time and attention that busyness becomes the norm. I’ve been there, and after living a much slower lifestyle in Europe I made a vow […] Read more…
What is your significant other’s love language? Quality time, physical touch? If you’re not familiar with Gary Chapman’s 5 love languages, you can read this article to determine which language fits them best. Gifts are always more meaningful when we put some thought into what we’re giving, versus picking something generic from the supermarket. Let’s […] Read more…
Who would’ve thought that a viral pandemic would turn our entire world on its axis and alter life as we know it in a matter of weeks/months? While it was on my radar as it began spreading across Europe (and the rest of the world), I never could have imagined the level of anxiety that […] Read more…
“A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” Proverbs 11:25 As we stood in the heart of Cape Town’s city center, we felt the weight of a 35% unemployment rate crashing in around us. The stares of desperation were like silent cries for help. We stood out like sore thumbs with TOURISTS […] Read more…
“Now these three remain: faith, hope and love, but the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13 The greatest command we’ve been given is to love one another. Seems like it should be pretty simple right”? But we’re not only called to love those we’re “supposed” to love… The ones who we gladly love […] Read more…
