I haven't always chosen "a word" for every year. Sometimes it feels right, and sometimes it doesn't. I pray about it, and if nothing just stands out to me, I skip it and move on. Sometimes one comes to me later, and sometimes it doesn't. This year was different for me in that my word literally ...
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Christmas Cards and a Life of Purpose
Call me old fashioned, but I absolutely love sending and receiving Christmas cards. I think my fascination for them goes all the way back to childhood, before we had tiny computers in our pockets, and way before social media existed, documenting our every move. When we received a Christmas card in ...
A Word for 2019
You may have noticed over the past few days people have been talking nonstop about their "word" for 2019. Several years I have "tried' to have a word and would just come up with one on my own I thought was a good idea, but then I would forget about it and honestly, I can't even remember what any of ...
Merry Christmas 2016
Merry Christmas from the Montgomery family! Luke 2:9-11 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 ...
Refresh Summit
If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen some pictures from this past weekend when I went to Refresh Summit South in Tennessee. Last year I had the privilege of being a speaker, and this year I was a last minute attendee! Refresh Summit is a Christ centered fitness retreat. A great ...
Difference Makers
Everyone wants their life to matter. We all want to think that we are doing some sort of good in the world, and the one day when we are long gone, someone will remember us and think fondly for our achievements. This summer at church, we have been going through a series called Difference Makers. ...