My newest fun fact reminds me how well God knows me and loves me–and how creative and powerful he is to make all things work together. In the midst of hard times, I find comfort in what he’s done before. Continue reading The Godwink That Reminds Me God’s Got This—and He Gets Me
A surprise encounter with Mike Sorgius, a familiar face from my past, brought back memories of faith, friendship, and life-changing experiences at UF. Continue reading Full Circle: A Surprise Encounter with a Familiar Face from My Past
The author humorously recounts a morning encounter with a toad, discussing the significance of an invasive species of frogs in Florida and drawing parallels to spiritual life and the necessity of eliminating sin to thrive in righteousness. Continue reading Frog Leaps and Life Lessons: Embracing the Native
I know I need to be fully reliant on God’s strength to live as a Christian each day, but I haven’t mastered being “well pleased with weaknesses.” Maybe my hand — recovering from surgery — can help me with this. Continue reading I’ve Learned My Helplessness Can Be a Good Thing
It took a less-than-stellar customer service experience to make me recognize how easy it is to put my trust in unworthy things. Continue reading Customer Service Matters: It’s Why I’m Leaving My Ford Dealership
The month of October always causes me to pause and remember Bill. This year, I was able to see God’s kindness in the midst of tragedy. Continue reading I Looked Back at Sorrow and Found God’s Kind Surprise
It was an”eggsiting” day at the Dagens house on Easter, time for the annual egg hunt. We were determined that this egg hunt would be joyful and equal — and tear-free. But would we get to that result? And what means would we use to get there? That is the story! Continue reading Who Knew Their Hunt for Eggs Could Have Eternal Significance?
People who knew my mother tell me I remind them of my mother — in my looks, my mannerisms, and in the way I speak. This mark was one more way I was like her. Continue reading Out of All the Memories I Could Keep, This Was the One
A single event, one night when I was a lonely teenager, changed the trajectory of my life. You are welcome, he said, just as you are. And I accepted the invitation. Continue reading Ping Pong and Purpose Softened My Heart for Jesus
If you knew saying “hello” to a stranger would make the world a kinder, friendlier place for someone else, would you initiate the effort? Continue reading You Might Have Had Me at Hello, Except You Never Said It
Would I like to create a podcast of my published blog posts? Is that even a thing? Yup. The real question is this: Will anyone listen? Continue reading What More Could You Want Than Text and Audio From Your Favorite Blogger?
What we need are not “good” intentions but “God” intentions — and add our attention to those and to God Himself. Then we can succeed. Continue reading Pave Your Road to Success With God Intentions; Don’t Settle for Good
Only God could orchestrate a chance encounter that would bless my grandson and encourage my writer’s heart, too. Continue reading This Is Why You Should Do Everything As If You Were Doing It for Jesus
Five years ago, I gave a speech that reveals how my decision to do the right thing led to reconciliation with my brother Scott. Continue reading So You Want to Reconcile With Someone You Once Loved?
Who knew mimicking Jesus would be part of a career in tech transfer? “Thy words were found and I ate … Continue reading My Marketing Job Has a Holy Goal: Reach 1 in 100
The prodigal cat. The idiot cat parent. If she weren’t such a bother, I’d be proud of my cat’s many talents. Please don’t skip this read because you hate cats. Continue reading Some People Are Too Nice to Own a Cat
(Spoiler Alert: I Need to Do It Again) “In two more days I will have read through the entire Bible … Continue reading I Read the Bible in One Year; This Is What It Did for Me
I search for more in all the wrong places when what I really need is less of me and more of Jesus. Continue reading What I Really Want Is Less of Me
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