Spiritual Formation

“My stupid mouth has got me in trouble. I said too much again.” 

“I’m good.” “It’s all good.” “Good news!” The word good is our default for anything vaguely positive. But what do we mean when we talk about goodness? 

In Galatians, love is the first fruit of the Spirit listed. Perhaps that’s because love is what enables us to develop the other fruits of the Spirit in our lives, paving the way for what God wants to do in our hearts.

I wanted to be the nicest person in the world.

Many of you have probably made resolutions or goals to be more awesome this year. 

I love Epiphany.

“That’s not a good prayer,” my InterVarsity staff member challenged me, much to my surprise. 

For all its manifold charms—Vince Guaraldi’s evergreen jazz score first among them—the highlight of the Charlie Brown Christmas special is the moment when Linus recites the story of the angels announcing Jesus’ birth.

I’m a practical Midwestern girl, born to a certified public accountant. 

My wife writes the best thank-you notes. They make people cry.