Do you love a good story? Who doesn’t. Whether you’re a booklover or not, there’s just something about a captivating storyline. The characters, the context, the conflict, and (hopefully) the resolution. Oh yes, we love a good story!

Alas, it’s about time to close the book on John 4. Join me for a new episode about an age-old topic.

www.glordinary.com Here’s a small excerpt: "They made their way toward Him…toward the Messiah…because of her and her old story- all the mess-ups and flub-ups. All the disasters and detours. All the mistakes and if-only’s, the desired takebacks and romanticized redo’s. Her old story became the catalyst to drive everyone to meet the one who “told me everything I ever did.”"

You know that uncomfortable feeling when you’re caught in a moment, a confrontation of sorts? Maybe it’s discomfort, insecurity, or ignorance. You start sweating and fumbling over your words. For many of us, that can only mean one thing: New Topic!

And when it comes to tricky topics, we either dive in or dodge ‘em completely. Join me as we see this play out in real time.

www.glordinary.com Here’s a small excerpt: "This man, this One, the Messiah. Not much has changed. He’s still asking questions today…of you and me. Still inviting. But not questions to play dumb, or be rude or shaming. No, questions to give us a moment to pause what we’re doing, take inventory, reflect, be curious. A water break between the 5-minute rounds of this life. And many times, like Walmart Woman, I change the topic too because who really wants to stare wide-eyed at their own “5 husbands and a live-in boyfriend,” so to speak?”

Who doesn’t love a good story? The hero. The villain. The highs and lows, twists and turns. Whether you’re a fiction lover or a “based on a true story” diehard, join me for an up-close look at one for the ages.

When you find yourself in a spot- too stuck to move forward and too stubborn to go back- well, you’re in good company. So, join me as we keep the story going.

www.glordinary.com Here’s a small excerpt: "Have to…keep coming…here. And what did here represent? Here represents the sum parts of all those choices. The decisions- some made by her, some thrust upon her. Here represents the school of hard knocks, the chip on her shoulder, the shattered dreams, and broken promises. Here represents all the shame, the embarrassment. And what does here represent for you? For me?”

Ever shown up at the wrong place? How about when you wrote down the wrong time...or day? Yep, me too! No worries, Friend. You're in the right place at the right time today.

Pour yourself a cup of Joe and join me for an up-close reading of John 4. This is one story we're gonna want all those details, I promise.

www.glordinary.com

Here's a small excerpt:

"And that’s where we find our Walmart Woman at the Well when she meets up with the man she didn’t realize she was looking for all along. She wasn’t supposed to be at the well at that time. And Jesus? Well, He wasn’t supposed to be there either…at all. Not then, not ever."

And we’re back! Back into the swing of another week, minus the fireworks. And speaking of fireworks, let’s continue that vacation story from last week. Because just like how fireworks leave a slew of debris, I found some residue remaining deep within my soul as well.

Pour yourself a cup and let’s chat about those gentle invitations of the heart. Three questions that introduced me to our guest these next few weeks. You might already know her, so join me as we peek into John 4.

www.glordinary.com Here’s a small excerpt: "But Jesus? Verse 4 says, “He had to go.” Oh, Friend, He did not “have to go.” He chose to go. He chose the taboo, the cultural no-no. But it wasn’t about stickin’ it to the man or taking a geographical “shortcut.” It was about her, the woman. About her heart, her soul, her purpose, her worth, her story, her…just her. Her healing, her revelation. Her.”

After a month away from the mic, I'm back!

Let’s pick up where we left off with another day-brightening conversation and cup of coffee. Join me for an up-close look at our most recent family vacay. I’ll spill the tea on all those curveballs, eyerolls, and gentle invitations from the One who knows a thing or two about family dynamics.

www.glordinary.com Here’s a small excerpt: "Because here’s the thing, it’s never about Walmart curbside service. It’s about a very good God using the most wild circumstances or events as a catalyst to reveal more: more about you, more about me, more about Him.”

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 me for a final chat in our Summer of Sabbath series.

www.glordinary.com Here’s a small excerpt: "A Sabbath-rest in Hebrews 4:9 is a finished, completed, “no assembly required” rest, as in salvation. A Sabbath-rest absent of earning-potential. A “Jesus Paid It All” rest. Where God’s work stops, ours doesn’t begin.”