I am always tempted to choose words that are encompassed in comfort. On the other hand, God chooses words saturated in uneasiness, because if we become complacent, we tend to become lazy, distant, and stagnant. So, His words for me have always been tinged with discomfort for the purpose of spiritual and practical development.

This past week, many families began the season of celebrating and incorporating a variety of traditions - some rooted in generations past and some birthed new in hopes of leaving a legacy. Often celebrations and traditions are necessary to help remind us and recalibrate us to the importance of godliness, thanksgiving, and worship.