When the Sun Breaks Through (And the Son Does Too)

Today was a glorious day here in western New York. The sun made a rare appearance for early January, and the temperature hit a balmy 51°. The air was fresh and clean, and the light breeze was extraordinary. I spent some time outside, soaking it all in. The warmth of…

Feet on the Floor: Small Wins and Morning Grace

Have you ever had a morning when you didn’t want to get out of bed? Not because you were sick—no, because it was so cozy and comfortable that you wanted to stay in that comfort for as long as possible? That’s how my day started. I did…

Talk Less, Listen More

My cousin Mark and I have been reading through the Bible daily for some time now. We take turns picking which book to read and then read the same chapter each day. It has been a blessing to me, as I know it has been for him. Currently we are…

Prayer: The Heartbeat of Spiritual Fitness

The Spark of Realization Inspiration for my articles doesn’t always strike in a moment. Sometimes, it develops over time, just as I’m interacting with the world and the people around me. The moment I posted last week’s piece on spiritual fitness, I knew I was going to…