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  • Growing from the Roots

    Growing from the Roots

    Good morning from Westminster, MD! I ended the last post with this statement: “Plants with roots are meant to grow. The same is true for people.” So, what does this look like and what does it mean for people to grow from their roots? Before I jump into those questions, it’s important to be clear… Read more

  • Rooted

    Rooted

    Good morning from Westminster, MD? Rooted. It’s a word that could have many meanings. In its most literal form, it refers to a plant with roots in the ground. Similarly, it can be used to describe a person who is standing still, as in they have “roots”. In doing a quick internet search, I found… Read more

  • Living a FOR Life

    Living a FOR Life

    Good morning from Westminster, MD! In my last post (What Are You Known FOR), I presented the question, “Are you known more for what you are “for” or what you are “against”?” I shared how I had first heard this question at my church in the context of being a church know for what it… Read more

  • What are you known FOR?

    What are you known FOR?

    Good morning from Westminster, MD! Are you known more for what you are “for” or what you are “against”? It’s an interesting question to consider in our current environment. It would be hard to deny that the society in general is leaning strongly toward the against side of the equation. In many ways, we are… Read more

  • Hope Wins the Day in Nicaragua

    Hope Wins the Day in Nicaragua

    Good morning from Westminster, MD! Recently, I had the chance to return to Nicaragua to spend time with friends and check in on everything happening there. It is always an incredibly encouraging and hope-producing time, and this trip was no different. With that in mind, I want to share a few updates with you. Following… Read more

  • Summer Rewind: Moving Beyond the Formula

    Summer Rewind: Moving Beyond the Formula

    Good morning from the air! I am on my way back from Nicaragua as I write this, which made this post come to mind. We have a tendency to look for simple formulas to get us to where we want to go in like. The problem is real life tends to be much more nuanced… Read more