I was out for a walk the other morning and IT. WAS. FREEZING! As soon as I took a step out the door, the thought flashed in my mind to grab my second pair of gloves to put over the pair of thin layered ones I already had on. But I was in a…
Connection with a real friend can save us from the stress that threatens to derail our lives. We need consistent connections to live healthy, fulfilled lives, and that one-hour coffee date with that bestie may need to be a longer pit stop than we think. The Runaway Train Back in December I was…
“And now, O Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in you.” ~ Psalm 39:7 You know that moment? That pause, the intake of breath right after you jump and hang in mid-air, before landing in cool water. That’s what life feels like right now. I’ve taken the leap, stepped out in…
Ouch. I held the letter in my hands, still feeling the sting of the words I’d just read on the page. “This doesn’t make sense. I graduated with a 3.8 grade point average! My teachers have always praised me for being a good student. How could I not get accepted?” I sat on the…
.A while ago I did a storytelling at Sunday School. The topic – Abigail. I will confess that I wasn’t sure who Abigail was nor what important role she had played in the Bible. For some who were like me or you need a refresher, here is a shortened version of the plot. You can…
I only have 33 years to live. He could have said that but He didn’t. I’m reminded of this whenever I’m surrounded by the urgent hustle and productivity of modern life. But it’s not just busyness anymore, is it? We have added mission, ministry and purpose into the mix so that more and more the…
After four months of my husband’s unemployment, each day drug on with no end in sight. I had no idea how long it could take to find a simple job. By now, he was ready to apply for anything, no matter how little income it brought in. “If it gets you insurance and pays more…
