Meet the wise locust: "[24] Four things on earth are small, but they are exceedingly wise...[27] the locusts have no king, yet all of them march in rank..." (Proverbs 30:24, 27, ESV) What are locusts? Locusts are a type of grasshopper. But they aren’t just any old grasshopper; they do something pretty interesting: they swarm. Like a swarm of bees or a flock of birds … [Read more...] about Learning from Locusts
Ephesians
Done
I often think of work on a scale, with lazy on one end and diligent on the other. I like this perspective because I don't need to hit a certain spot. I just need to head a certain direction. It's like a high jump competition: High is good, but higher is better. It's not rocket science. It's just grunt work. Unfortunately for me, most work doesn't actually work this way, … [Read more...] about Done
Be Light
Caroline, Life is about to change. This week you begin school. You go from slow mornings and boundless days to classes and homework, schedules and practices. You go from family to friends. You go from home to world. We are sending you out. Your mom and I know you're ready. Every day you remind us you're ready. Your endless energy, your active mind, your desire to … [Read more...] about Be Light