There are some seasons of life when a casserole means far more than just dinner. After the birth of our second baby, our family was blessed by dear friends bringing us yummy meals after we came home from the hospital. Our small group started a meal train, and while I certainly appreciated not having to think about what we were going to eat for dinner, what stayed with me was something much deeper. Those meals reminded me that we were not alone. Someone had thought about us. S

Life has a way of chewing us up and spitting us out. We tell ourselves that if we're "living Christ-like," then surely God will pat us on the back and keep the hard things at bay. Lord, we'll gladly take Your blessings...but could You leave the suffering at the door? If we take an honest moment to self-reflect, that's often the silent expectation of our hearts. We're quick to extend Southern hospitality when it comes to God's blessings. We'll fling open the front door for com

Beauty isn't found in perfection. God specializes in taking what this world considers broken and creating something beautiful.