Have you noticed how in almost every great story, the protagonist is on a search for home?

I admit it. I’m a big fan of the classic Star Trek television series and movie franchise.

We live in a “get things done” world. Charge that hill now. Move that mountain today. Do it by whatever means necessary. Don’t slow down to ask God. Just get it done.  

It’s normal to lose hope at times. In those moments, a glimpse is all it takes to remind us of what awaits.

In a world of unlimited options and endless distractions, we tend to make choices that complicate every aspect of our lives—including our relationship with God.

When you’ve given it your best and it still isn’t enough, what then? 

I have a fascinating conversation to share with you. It reveals why we so often feel unseen, unknown, and alone.

You're not late or behind in your creativity.  

After listening to the wrong voice and believing the wrong story, Adam and Eve feasted from the wrong tree. Through their sin, death entered the world. Because of their choice, they lost four essential things that many of us have never reclaimed.  

We are all works-in-progress. Every day, we're becoming more or less of something.

The enemy’s goal is for us to doubt God’s goodness. It’s been that way since the beginning of time. 

My all-time favorite movie is The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. 

If the enemy can’t keep us from remembering Eden, he prefers that we not see it as a real place. 

When you’re invited to attend a special event, you don’t rush out the door when you open the invitation. Timing is everything. 

We love origin scenes in movies. They help us understand how things began and why characters behave the way they do. It gives us empathy . . . and orientation.

January 6 is Epiphany, a Christian feast celebrating the manifestation of the divine nature of Jesus to the Gentiles as represented by the magi, or “Wise Men. ”

Our world is moving more virtual every day. We spend more time staring at screens than interacting with real people . . .

I recently came across this stunning description from Madeleine L’Engle about the birth of an idea. I’m excited to share it with you.

Have you ever wondered what Jesus was doing in Eden? As part of the Trinity, he was actively involved in creation. The first chapter of John tells us that all things were created in and through Jesus. Which would, of course, include Eden. And Adam and Eve. And, well, everything. 

Today, we’ll look at the distinctions between a Story 1 and Story 2 life.