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When Venturing Out Seems Daunting

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 →

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 →

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 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 →