They risked their lives, many of them dying in the process, for something I often take for granted – freedom to worship. Yes, more than men with funny hats and women in bonnets, these were radically courageous people joined together by one passionate, all-encompassing pursuit: freedom to worship their God in the way that believed… Continue reading What the Pilgrims Were Thankful For
Category: Spiritual Growth
The Blessing of a Prayer Partner
I have been meeting with the same friend for the last 8 years to pray regularly. We met “BC” (before children) while we both worked for the same organization on Capitol Hill. Our times of prayer together have looked differently over the years (we used to meet in each other’s offices and now we primarily… Continue reading The Blessing of a Prayer Partner
7 Secrets to a Joy-Filled Life
I’d like to tell you a story today about a man I know who is deeply joyful. His name is John and he lives in a rural village in Ghana, West Africa. When I came to his home, he didn’t own a shirt for his own back, but he bought me a Coke with the… Continue reading 7 Secrets to a Joy-Filled Life