Young Love. An Idealized notion. The stuff Cinderella dreamed about. The beautiful dress, the handsome prince, the dance, the kiss, the happily ever after. But what is it really like? What is it all about? And, what is love’s purpose in God’s eyes? There are seven (perfect) points that I think will help in navigating the rocky years of love relationships between guys and girls before marriage. So here goes. 1. Pray for your heart. Pray that God would be your first love. Pray that you would love God with all of your heart, soul, mind, and strength. (Deut 6:5). [ …read full story ]
I headed for Starbucks in Sky Harbor before my flight to Raleigh, North Carolina. I was minding my own business (playing on my iPhone), when someone tapped me on the shoulder and asked me if I knew the time. Turning around, I realized it was a familiar face, a friend from church! Instead of the time, I gave her a giant hug! She asked where I was going, and we discovered that she would be the flight attendant on my flight. After an hour delay, we boarded and got underway. I got through half of Michael Hyatt’s PLATFORM (highly recommend), and [ …read full story ]
You know that mom with the perfectly organized everything? A place for everything in her house? She alphabetizes her spices, and uses her grocery list. Her house is spotless, any time, day or night. She is always ready to entertain and show hospitality. Her kids are perfect. Such little peaches. She speaks to them gently and kindly. She delights in them. They adore her, and make her little gifts. They always tell her She’s the best mom in the entire world. But she knows. She knows the mom with the crazy messy fun house, where all of the neighborhood kids [ …read full story ]