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Inspiration February 10, 2018

God and Google

Today we have the answers to millions and millions of questions available on demand. We can “google” from our computers, tablets, and smart phones. We can ask “Siri” and “Alexa” a question. We can ask a group of friends and family to weigh in via Social Media or a quick text. With all these avenues to find answers, it’s easy to forget that the answers to our most important questions are always available to us: no wi-fi needed. When seeking answers, truth, and guidance, we need only turn to God. At anytime and anywhere, we can close our eyes, open our hearts, and turn to Him. He is always listening. He is always available. He always cares. Far more powerful than Google, God can offer us the guidance that we are truly seeking. Through meditation, prayer, and the Bible, God provides the path to all that we desire. When…

Inspiration January 1, 2018

Look for the Cross

You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. – Jeremiah 29:13 Have you ever played “I Spy” the children’s game? In this game, one player selects an object by color, and the opponent has to locate the colored object the other has spied. During the course of the game, both players take a keen look at their surroundings, and identify objects of this color that they had previously overlooked. It’s only when they “seek” the color selected, that they begin to notice and see that which was there all along. The same is true of the Cross. This visual reminder of our Savior, Jesus Christ, surrounds us every day. It can be seen in nature, in architecture, and in many other unexpected places. Seeking the Cross, the symbol of our salvation, is a simple and easy way to remind ourselves of Jesus’…

Inspiration November 22, 2017

Food for Thought

As we prepare for Thanksgiving day tomorrow, I find myself reflecting on the numerous times throughout the Bible, when food and fellowship are woven into the story’s centerpiece. It makes me look at Thanksgiving as more than just an opportunity to enjoy delicious food and time with family. It’s an opportunity to honor God, and an opportunity to worship with one another. Throughout the Bible, Jesus used occasions involving food to share His ministry, so why shouldn’t we? Why, even Jesus’ first miracle occurred at an event involving food. Surrounded by His friends and family (and prompted by His Mother) Jesus turned water into wine. “What Jesus did here in Cana of Galilee was the first of the signs through which he revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.” John 2:11 Still later in the Bible, Jesus uses food to share His Father’s goodness to the masses by feeding…

Inspiration November 3, 2017

Socktober Update!

My son, Tucker, and the great people of St. Patrick’s Catholic School in Bryan, OH absolutely CRUSHED their Socktober collection goal! They collected 280 pairs of new socks against their goal of 100 pairs. The new socks will be donated to the Lewis Family McDonald’s Thanksgiving Day Dinner in Lima, OH. At this event, nearly 3,000 guests will be served a hot, traditional Thanksgiving meal, and they will be given the opportunity to “shop” donated goods. Thank you to everyone who donated socks this October! I’m so excited about it, I’m starting to think maybe we should initiate “Glove- ember” this month. Who’s in?

Inspiration October 6, 2017

Chalk it up to Experience

Try Creating a Menu Board! Weeknights used to be nutty in our house! After a full day of work (and ubering kids) I’d return home with a hangry (hungry +angry) crew asking, “What’s For Dinner?” Inevitably, no matter what the answer was, someone in the crowd would be disappointed. That was until, my lovely and smart sister-in-law, Abby gave me the brilliant idea to post a weekly Menu Board. The menu board allows me to plan our meals, and answer the “What’s for Dinner” question a full week ahead of time. The grumpy “I don’t like that” comments are used up on Sunday night, and the meal planning has helped me to reduce our weekly grocery spend, too. We also use our Menu Board to post a Bible verse for the week. The Bible verse sets a tone for the week, and it always opens up great dialog around the dinner table. Below…

Inspiration October 1, 2017

Socktober!

Every night in the United States an estimated 600,000 people sleep on the streets. During the month of October, you can help warm the soles (and souls) of those in need by participating in Socktober, an easy and fun movement to collect new socks. Made famous by Kid President creator, Brad Montague, Socktober exists to prove that even the smallest acts of love, like donating a pair of socks can make a big difference in the loves of our neighbors who are homeless. If you’d like to run your own Sock Drive, you can find simple instructions here: http://soulpancake.com/socktober/ and you can find downloadable signs to promote your drivehere: https://www.happysocktober.com/ Happy Socktober everyone!