Annie Ryder

We have all been in a position where we were the face of a decision that was not ours. Maybe it’s the cool aunt who has to tell her niece no ice cream because her mom said so. Or maybe it’s the boss who has to lay off 100 people he works closely with because the money was not there this year and the CEO made the call. Who catches the wrath after that conversation? Is it the person who made the decision, or the person who had to deliver it? Typically, it is the one delivering it. That is...

Psalm 23:1-6 "1The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. 2He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name's sake. 4Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. 5You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. 6Surely your goodness and love will follow me...

New year's resolutions are something people always come in hot and heavy with. The gyms are packed, fresh produce is nowhere to be found, and suddenly everyone is making homemade bread. I do want to give credit to the people who truly stick with it, but we all know the truth. A lot of these resolutions are not realistic from the start. So why do we do that to ourselves? And if we truly feel the need to change something in our lives, why do we wait for the countdown into a new year to do it?...