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Apr 9
2 min

Finding Inspiration from Nature for Our Work

One day I took a wonder walk – a walk to intentionally look for awe – when I needed a break from dealing with a challenging work problem....

Apr 1
1 min

Words of Wonder - April 2021

Feeling awe expands our perspective so we can see the possibilities in our lives. Just like buds burst open into flowers, our minds can...

Mar 6
2 min

Words of Wonder - March 2021

This month, my family and I are preparing the soil in our backyard to expand our garden. We're digging up some grass and a top layer of...

Feb 26
2 min

Your Wonderful Senses: Touching

Sometimes when I need a reminder of God’s rock-solid trustworthiness, I touch a stone from the Sea of Galilee that I bought on a...

Feb 12
2 min

Your Wonderful Senses: Tasting

Our taste buds can lead us to wonder as we enjoy various foods and drinks. Each different taste we encounter can inspire us with...

Jan 1
2 min

Your Wonderful Senses: Seeing

Our physical senses are portals through which we can experience spiritual awe. Paying attention to our vision can literally open our eyes...

Nov 13, 2020
2 min

Pray and Meditate with Freedom

Communicating with God is meant to be an enjoyable process that leads to wonder.

Sep 29, 2020
2 min

Wake Up to Wonder Book Released!

My book Wake Up to Wonder is now available! It's filled with inspiring stories, biblical wisdom, and scientific research into awe (wonder).

May 8, 2020
3 min

Grateful and Graceful

When we choose to be grateful, we become full of grace. That helps us discover the everyday miracles around us.

Mar 28, 2020
3 min

Welcome to the Wake Up to Wonder Blog

This new blog will wake you up to the wonder that God wants you to enjoy. That's especially vital now, during the coronavirus epidemic....

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