God is Love
We can see the wonder of God at work whenever we experience love. That’s because “God is love” (1 John 4:8 and 1 John 4:16). God’s true essence is love. While my children were growing up, they sometimes asked me where they could find evidence of God. I pointed them to love, challenging them to find situations where love was at work. Those situations reveal evidence of God, since God is the source of all love (1 John 4:7). Love makes God’s work tangible. This month, when we
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Look for the Wonder of God’s Work in 2026
As you step into a new year, it’s an ideal time to reflect on the past and dream about what’s ahead. You may make resolutions for the year ahead, such as eating healthier, exercising more, or spending less time on screens. While these goals are worthwhile, there’s one resolution that can transform not just your year but your entire life – looking for the wonder of God’s work around you every single day. The world is full of opportunities to glimpse God at work. From the uniqu
Dec 31, 20252 min read
How to Enjoy Christmas Wonder through Hygge this Season
Image by Andreas Böhm from Pixabay The Christmas season is wonderful, but you may miss Christmas wonder if you’re too busy to notice. When you’re rushing around trying to complete all the items on your to-do list, you can rush right past what God is doing around you. But when you pause to slow down, reflect, and pay full attention with all your senses, you can experience Christmas wonder in all sorts of ways: Christmas lights that remind you of how Jesus shines the light of h
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Discover Wonder by Giving Thanks and Sharing Stories
Giving thanks and sharing stories can connect us with a strong sense of wonder. By practicing gratitude, we can gain a perspective that helps us notice the wonder of God’s work in our lives. Recently, I enjoyed the delightful National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, Tennessee. Each storyteller crafted powerful stories with widely diverse content and styles. Yet one thread connected them all: gratitude. Every single one of the storytellers mentioned how grateful they we
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