The Weight of the World

Posted By Michael Breznau on Apr 12, 2019

What weights are pressing down on your heart this week? Do you have specific concerns that frequently cycle through your mind? Two diagnostic questions I often ask myself and those I counsel are: What’s the first thing you think about when you wake up in the morning and what’s the last thing on your mind just before you go to sleep?

Three Little Shoes

Posted By Michael Breznau on Mar 22, 2019

This past Monday night, I cleaned up the kitchen after we’d all enjoyed Stephanie’s giant, belated St. Patrick’s Day feast. As I finished scrubbing the last pan, I noticed there was a stillness in the air. The rush and banter and ornery, bed-time laughter of our three kidlets had disappeared. Our home was quiet. Not a peep was heard. Not even (thankfully) a mouse.  . . .

We Need Each Other!

Posted By Michael Breznau on Mar 16, 2019

Two events occurred this week that overwhelmed my heart with joy. I’m not just talking about a fleeting moment of happiness. No, I’m speaking of an inexpressible gladness in God’s work here at Mayfair.

What happened that was so fantastic? . . .

As Good As Dead?

Posted By Michael Breznau on Mar 2, 2019

Sometimes the Bible makes me laugh. I don’t just mean a light chuckle either. I’m talking about a full-throated laugh out-loud. . . .

Don’t Just Sing in the Shower

Posted By Michael Breznau on Feb 15, 2019

I enjoy singing in my truck and in the shower probably more than the average Joe. Yet while personal moments of praise are important, it’s vital to notice that nearly all the biblical  commands to praise the Lord are plural collective (except for Psalm 146:1; 147:2). Say what?

A Truth to Hold Close

Posted By Stephanie Breznau on Feb 15, 2019

This past week, my sweet six-year-old daughter exercised her reading skills with a Dr. Seuss book as I tucked her into bed. Every few moments she would look up at me with her dancing, vivacious eyes. She read with excitement and happiness as her Mama rejoiced over her. My heart overflowed with gladness in God for the gift he has given me in my bright, beautiful girl.
If I naturally overflow with joy over my daughter, how much more does our perfect Creator delight over everything He has made?