Sometimes mental health is the thing that gets pushed away, an afterthought, almost judgmental in some ways. “If he (she) only trusted Jesus more, all would be well.” “If he (she) read the Bible more, they would be fine.” There are many other phrases that we could put in this spot. And while trusting Jesus…
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Social Media Addictions
As a child, I learned quickly that jokes and nicknames were a part of our everyday life and identity as the Johnson family. The name that stuck with my dad, Leighton, was that he was “late-a-ton.” Many of my memories as a middle schooler were staying late at church, waiting in a parking lot, or…
Looking for a New Read for the New Year?
Google “Leadership Books” and you will find that there are over 15,000 books on leadership. The question to ask yourself is: Which books have the most to offer in order to develop me into a better leader? If you have ever seen the many overflowing bookshelves in my office, you know I love to read!…
A Spirit of Giving
As we enter the month of December and the Christmas season, I’d like to explore the spirit of giving. When I think of giving, especially this time of year, I think of God. For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only son, that whoever believes in Him, shall not perish,…
History of Thanksgiving
It is easy to pass right over Thanksgiving today. Christmas music is already on the radio and the stores have had their Christmas displays out since October. If we do think about Thanksgiving our thoughts are usually consumed with details for family gatherings, turkeys, green bean casseroles and football. But Thanksgiving was originally designed as…