I love that Mark did not leave a footnote saying, “No houses were permanently harmed for this man to be forgiven.” We don't know if they ever fixed the hole they made in that roof! My claim is this: I believe the things we value will get wrecked when we obey and participate in God’s work.

I ONLY use a particular dry cleaner. If I am being honest, they are not the best, but several years ago I forgot to pick up a suit during open hours and I needed it that evening.

When my kids were little I remember a particular season where I was never apart from them for several months. While I do not think it was particularly good for any of us, there were specific circumstances that led to it and God used that time to teach me a profound lesson.

Watching my youngest walk away to be on his own for the first time made my chest feel tight.

When you were asked to do something by your parents did they say, “If it is okay with you, I mean if you are up to it, and don’t have something else you wanted to do, you don’t have to, but maybe, possibly could you make your bed?” My guess is most of our parents were more straightforward with their requests.