Have you ever had those moments when the fear of taking a new path stops you in your tracks? I have. I’ve missed out because that fear of failing keeps me from trying. I find myself stuck in the same routine because I didn’t take a chance and step off the familiar path of what I already know. Last … Continue reading
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When You Are Tired and In Need of Rest
After a long, exhausting day, I lit a candle and settled into the quiet of the evening. Sleep was far from my eyes and the weariness of the day weighed heavy on my mind. There were too many things pulling for attention… too many needs for one soul to meet or carry alone… too much … Continue reading
Enjoying this February Heat Wave
I am loving this weather and all that comes with it…even the mud! Yesterday the high was sitting at 66 degrees and today it hit 69. It doesn’t get that warm this time of year in my part of the world. Matt just came in and asked if he could fill up his snow sled with water and … Continue reading
Cleaning Up the Mess that Is Me
I wiped down the counter, stove and sink. I put the dishes away and prepared coffee for the morning. With a flip of the switch I turned off the lights and looked back on my kitchen… clean and ready for the morning. If only I could clean up life’s messes as easily as my kitchen … Continue reading
Lessons from a Groundhog Day Do-Over
Well it’s the day after Groundhog and it’s a whole new day. I didn’t hear any: “Okay, campers, rise and shine, and don’t forget your booties ’cause it’s cooooold out there today.” —Groundhog Day (1993) But I did wake up to the same room, same people and same dog whining to go out. I can relate to Phil … Continue reading
What I learned in 2016 and what’s ahead in 2017
It’s hard for me to believe that this time last week was Christmas Eve. It feels at least 3 weeks ago. For the last 7 days I have done what I normally do during the week between Christmas and New Years — I take it easy. It really is the ultimate staycation. I practice this ritual … Continue reading
What Were We Thinking?
Nineteen years ago this month, Dave and I went on an adventure. Some people thought we were crazy. And at times, so did I. We had left our place of ministry 6 months earlier knowing God had closed that door. We placed our things in storage, moved in with family and Dave worked temp jobs to … Continue reading
Tripping Over Typeset 