I do believe that leaders have to be held to a higher standard, especially Christian leaders. I put myself in that camp.

It's okay to rest. Jesus fights when you cannot.

Gratitude. More aware of what you have than what you don't. Recognizing the treasure in the simple - a child's hug, fertile soil, a golden sunset. Relishing in the comfort of the common.

What I may intend for a story to communicate and what a story ends up communicating could be two different things. And it could be an even more positive thing.

The strength of a story is that it stays with people and it gives an opportunity for that story to connect with people where the Holy Spirit intends for it to do so.

Jesus will empty the tombs and melt the winter of death.

Our prayers may be awkward. Our attempts may be feeble. But since the power of prayer is in the One who hears it and not in the one who says it, our prayers do make a difference.