What keeps you up at night? No, really. Be honest. What are your deepest thoughts, which your mind churns through while all else is still? Blogs and books are a dime a dozen, these days, aren’t they? Sometimes, it seems like many of these published works are meeting the needs of what is ordinary in order to help people feel … Read More
3 Things You Need to Know About Waiting
1. The outcome you are expectantly waiting for is already known by God. It might be hard to breathe as you wait to learn about what is next and what this means for the shape of your life. But for better of worse, God already knows what you need and is equipping you even while you wait to be strengthened … Read More
Look Up
There’s something so ‘summery’ about sitting in the stands of a baseball game…at least in America. The summery things in the rest of the world must be pretty glorious, too. But when I think of summer, this is what comes to mind: swimming, corn on the cob, grilled burgers and chicken, peaches, blackberries, lightening bugs, fresh cut grass, flip flops, … Read More
Walking From Peace to Peace
Are you going through something right now and feel like you’re rocking back and forth with fear, anxiety, butterflies, and maybe a touch or two of depression? You aren’t alone. I think even the most “well-kept-together” of us fall into that category. And not just once. It happens time and time again. We all have a choice when those dreaded … Read More
The trite blog I’m avoiding
I’ve been appreciating our fully blooming backyard all week. It’s intoxicating with sweet fragrances drifting from our wisteria-covered trellis. The vibrant colors of those purple blooms, pink cherry blossom trees, fuchsia azaleas, red, yellow, and plumb colored tulips create a panorama of delight. Yet, in the tulip bed, there they are…the dandelions and various accomplices. That’s right, weeds. When I … Read More