by Real Living Truth | Nov 21, 2020 | Discipleship, Gratitude, Hope in the Future, Living Strong, Passion, Purpose, Thanksgiving, truth
It’s not my natural go-to. And some would say if it’s not natural, it’s not authentic. I beg to differ. When I look at my natural, I find my humanity, some of the worst parts of it. If you’ve spent much time with me, you’ve heard me talk about Natural Nina—she’s not...
by Real Living Truth | Nov 6, 2020 | Discipleship, Hope in the Future, Living Strong, Passion, Purpose, truth
You may remember the picture from the prior post depicting fully eroded ground surrounding totally green trees, entitled, “Why Are They Still So Green?” In that post, I stated, “Steadfastness is a Condition that puts us in a Position to stand in a Posture, ...
by Real Living Truth | Oct 19, 2020 | Hope in the Future, truth
On one of my morning walks this week, I noticed the bone-dry, eroded ground, pictured above. I snapped a pic, wondering “How in the world are those trees still so very green when the soil all around them is totally dry?” Then I noticed the little creek. Clearly, their...
by Real Living Truth | Apr 30, 2020 | Discipleship, Hope in the Future, Passion, Purpose, truth
We never know what to say. We feel awkward and uncomfortable. Surrounded by the deepest grief, enveloped in the greatest pain, we hate this part of life more than any other experience. And there’s the rub. “Death is as much a part of life as life itself.” That’s a...
by Real Living Truth | Dec 16, 2019 | Discipleship, Hope in the Future, Passion, Purpose, truth
In the spirit of Christmas, I opened my Bible to Luke 1 and 2. There was so much going on before Jesus was born! This story is full of action! I want to get into your head. Because I want you to use your imagination. Remember when we didn’t have immediate connection...
by Real Living Truth | Oct 9, 2019 | Hope in the Future, Passion, Purpose, truth
Fast forward five days, and I’ve boarded the plane toward home. Brent sits down in my row, and like James, his eyes glance over to the manuscript as I proof the next chapter. He’s honest too, when he admits, “I’ve been reading your paper, and I’m wondering if you’re...
