Freedom in the New Year
As a new year begins, another opportunity arises to start fresh. We as a society have decided that the start of a new year gives [...]
334 | Advent Series: Choosing Hope and Joy in the New Year
On this episode of MercyTalk, we finish our Advent series by discussing the themes of hope and joy with Dr. Brooke Keels. As we enter [...]
Boundaries During the Holidays
After ten years, I am finally no longer the lone in-law in my wife’s family. Ten years of navigating boundaries around the holidays as the sole outlier has taught [...]
333 | Advent Series: Choosing Love in the Holidays
On this episode of MercyTalk, we continue our Advent series by discussing the theme of love with Dr. Brooke Keels. How we understand and walk [...]
5 Scriptures for Hope During the Holidays
The holiday season is usually a time associated with lots of joy! Loved ones come together, traditions are shared, and times of fellowship are just a few of the things that people look [...]
332 | Advent Series: Choosing Peace in the Holidays
On this episode of MercyTalk, we begin our Advent series by discussing the theme of peace with Dr. Brooke Keels. During the holiday season, it [...]
Thankful for the Little Things
With Thanksgiving being right around the corner, it’s only natural to begin thinking about some of the things I am thankful for. So, I asked myself, what are the [...]
How to Pick a Word of the Year
Happy New Year! We made it to 2021! Staff and residents have returned to our residential homes of Mercy Multiplied, and first on the agenda [...]
How to Set Boundaries During the Holidays
I don’t know about you, but I’m SO EXCITED for Christmas! The pumpkin pie with whip (don’t judge), late-night Christmas movies, leftover food, nostalgic songs on the radio, beautiful lights (and even the tacky [...]
5 Tips for Self-Care during the Holidays
Let’s face it, December can be one of the most stressful months of the year. With travel plans (especially COVID travel plans), family dynamics, financial decisions, and [...]
God’s Plans Are Higher Than My Own
Yesterday as I was preparing for the new year, I started to plan out my goals for 2020. I started thinking about all the ways [...]
God With Us: A King Called Emmanuel
One of my favorite Christmas songs is the classic hymn “O Come, O Come Emmanuel.” O come, O come, Emmanuel And ransom captive Israel That [...]