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Has life been peacefully smooth and simple lately? Mine neither. Seems like there’s definite ups, significant downs, plenty of “meh,” and oh, yeah, something about an election too. Sounds like a great time to immerse ourselves in the beloved Truth of Psalm 23. Join me for our new series, “It’s a Psalm 23-Kinda Day.” We’ll lay the framework for the next 12 weeks as we discuss Psalm 23:1. Invest in...

Does it feel like everyone's in desperate need of bubble wrap? No matter where you turn or what you say, someone is offended. If we’re honest, that includes our own hearts too. Navigating relational landmines is challenging, so let’s step into it together. Join Stacy as she chats about being offended with a look at Jeremiah 6. www.glordinary.com  "Friend, allow me to say the quiet part out loud…ge...

No matter who I talk to, life is a mixed bag: definite ups, a fair amount of downs, and lots of "meh." Yep, welcome to life, right?! If ever there was a glue holding us together, it's Psalm 23. Let's grab our coffee (or pumpkin spice, chai, your choice) as we chat verse-by-verse in a new series called, "It's a Psalm 23-Kinda Day." Your soul will thank you. New episodes release Wednesday's starting...

Ever feel like no matter how hard you're trying, you just seem to come up short? There's always one.more.thing. Oh, and you probably need to drink more water too. I hear ya. Know you're not alone in your to-do's and distractions as Stacy offers some Luke 10 encouragement from Mary and Martha. Spoiler-alert: She's Team Martha.  www.glordinary.com "Interestingly, the original Greek word here means “...

Do you ever call yourself names? Yep, me too. Maybe you call yourself something like: Stupid. Boring. Chunky. Cowardly. Ugly. Worthless. Insignificant. It matters the names we call ourselves. If you're like me, the negative ones seem to stick around longer. Let's practice calling ourselves names that reflect His heart as Stacy peeks at Jeremiah 15:16. www.glordinary.com "When we’re born, we’re giv...

Ever feel insecure and more-than-a-little terrified for the next chapter in your story? Find out why your voice matters more than you know. You're in good company as Stacy invites courage from Luke's Gospel.  www.glordinary.com "The reasons Luke shouldn't have written a Gospel tell us far less about Luke and far more about God...and His invitation. Luke wasn't one of the inner 12 that had instant...

Twelve. It’s the number of conversations we’ve had about Sabbath. I gotta admit, I’m not hating that. But total honesty? Sabbath sometimes feels like a lot of work, and that’s exactly why I’ve saved Hebrews 4:9 until our final chat. So, let’s pour one last cup of coffee and talk about how we can possibly add one.more.thing (Sabbath) to our plates. (Spoiler alert: It’s not really an add-on.) Join m...

My “to-do” list is currently winning the war against my “done” list. You too? It’s tempting in these moments to criticize and berate myself, as if my entire value is tied to a Post-It note of crossed-off priorities. Lord, help us! We might as well talk about it because we all do it. Yep, we attach our value to what we do, our identity to our work. Join me in our “Summer of Sabbath” where we'll cha...

What’s your go-to boredom buster? Let me guess, you don’t have time to be bored! Oh, but Friend, we do and we are. Boring spots? Yep, these are the empty spaces, the gaps, between our flurry of activities. We’re not exactly comfortable with boring, empty spaces…in our schedules or our hearts. Cue Sabbath! Join me as we chat through our discomfort and desperate desire to cram life full-to-the-brim!...

Are you in a challenging season that just won’t quit? I hear you. Life sure can knock us down. I know my tendency is to lean in and pray harder. But what if there was another way? Join me as we continue our “Summer of Sabbath” with a Biblical strategy for those rough patches. We’ll team up with Nehemiah 8 and a counterintuitive way through darker days. www.glordinary.com Here’s a small excerpt: "I...

Does this sound familiar? “Ugh! I’m terrible at Sabbath. Great, another place I’m failing.” Oh, good! I thought I was the only one. So, let’s chat about when our Sabbath goes off the rails and AWOL, my Friend. Listen in for a raw look at my family’s Sabbath last week. We’ll also check in on Moses, Deuteronomy 5, and what it actually means to “observe” the Sabbath.  www.glordinary.com Here’s a smal...

What’s your superpower? I’m gonna guess you, like me, mistakenly believe we can be in two places at once. We work at the office, at home, on vacation. We check emails in traffic. We scan headlines at the table. We sneak a text-glance during dinner. We attempt to be connected everywhere and end up being present nowhere. Digital distractions lure us to believe we can actually be in two places at onc...

Hurry and hustle seem to be our default speed most days. It sure can feel like we’re workhorses, but frankly, I’m running out of horsepower. How about you? Let’s talk about it, Friend. Join me as we continue our “Summer of Sabbath” series with a practical look at how to rest from Galatians 5:25. Episode 20 mirrors God's pace as we focus on slowing down. www.glordinary.com Here’s a small excerpt: "...

Life moves pretty quickly these days. It seems the older I get, the faster time moves. You too? With the blur of activities, it can be challenging to notice the big things (or the little things for that matter). That’s why Sabbath invites us to stop and notice what’s right in front of us, just like we see in Exodus 3. Join Stacy as she shines the spotlight on "Sabbath Noticing" through Moses and t...

Change can be difficult. Sometimes the older I get, the less I need to learn…and the more I need to unlearn. Habits I’ve picked up. Methods for how I do things. Hmm…that can’t be just me. Do you ever feel this way? Turns out, we’re not the only ones needing to unlearn a thing or two. Join Stacy for a look at Exodus 16 when God re-introduces the Sabbath as we continue our "Summer of Sabbath" series...

Do you ever feel like you just need permission to stop? To stop from the constant day-in and day-out of life. To stop from the tyranny of the urgent and the sensory overload of life. To stop from the stress, the woes, the fears, the labor. Permission granted. Yes, when it comes to Sabbath, we not only have permission to stop, but a responsibility to do so. Our bodies need it, and our souls do too....

I love a good origin story. There’s just something about beginnings, right? Sabbath might be one of the greatest origin stories of all time. Woven into the fabric of creation itself, it doesn’t get much more “beginning” than that. Yet, I found when it came to practicing Sabbath, I really didn’t have a good starting place. You too? Let’s change that. Join me as we chat through my Sabbath origin sto...

Whether life feels exhilarating or exhausting, there's good news! A little R&R for the soul is here with Glordinary's new summer series: Summer of Sabbath. Find out where we're heading as Stacy offers a sneak peek into the refresh your soul desires.  

How are you feeling today? Tired, worn, burned out? I’m guessing your response, like mine, probably wouldn’t be “well-rested.” Life is fast and furious! It’s why we crave down-time, vacation, and a chance to unplug. Not only are we wired for respite, our bodies (and souls) actually require it. Join Stacy as she chats through Matthew 11:28-30. We'll talk about all things R&R for the soul as we...

It’s unofficially summer, and I’m loving all the green! My allergies? Not so much! I’ve noticed another green growing this season- the ‘ole green-eyed monster of envy. Yes, it’s easy to spot all the trips and toys people buy. If I’m honest, that green-eyed monster can scream and throw quite the tantrum. Hmm… Comparison can creep into any of our hearts. Join Stacy for a look at Exodus 20 as we chat...

With all of life’s twists and turns, it’s easy to feel forgotten and a bit lost along the way, right? Even the whirlwind of schedules and details can leave us left in the dust…feeling unseen, unheard, and unwelcome. Raise your hand if you can relate? Me too. Let Stacy encourage you today with a peek into John 9 as Jesus goes looking for the unseen, unheard, and unwelcome.  www.glordinary.com Here’...

Does it feel like everyone's in desperate need of bubble wrap? No matter where you turn or what you say, someone is offended. If we’re honest, that includes our own hearts too. Navigating relational landmines is challenging, so let’s step into it together. Join Stacy as she chats about being offended with a look at Jeremiah 6. www.glordinary.com   "Friend, allow me to say the quiet part out loud…g...

Are you juggling too much? Is there more life than minutes each day? Yep, I hear you. Whether by choice or demand, Stacy offers some day-brightening encouragement on sustainable living as she explores Exodus 18.  www.glordinary.com "It’s.just.too.much. This isn’t sustainable. You’ll wear yourself out. You can’t do this alone. Jethro goes beyond pointing out the obvious from the outside looking in;...

Decisions, decisions. They exhaust me at times. You too? Whether you're feeling decision fatigue or wrestling with which decision to make, you're in the right place. Join Stacy as she pulls in helpful tools for your decision-making process from 1 Chronicles 4.  www.glordinary.com "But when it is within my power to choose, those three questions: -Is it spacious? Is it peaceful? Is it quiet?- they b...

Do you forget things? Tell me I'm not alone. It can't be just me struggling to remember all.the.things!  Here's the bad news: I think it gets worse as we age. The good news: it's not all on us to remember everything. Join Stacy as she takes the pressure off with an encouraging look at John 14:26. www.glordinary.com "Remind me that You are a “with me” God, actively involved in my life. Remind me th...