If you've known me at least a year or more, you may know I do a word-for-the-year rather than resolutions. It works much better for me to think big picture about the journey I want to walk in the year ahead rather than mapping out a final destination or a sense of arrival points along … Continue reading My Word for the Year
Category: Faith Reflections
WHY LENT BRINGS ME JOY
There is no better feeling than taking off a belt or pants that have been painfully restraining you all day. So, let's stop pretending or sucking in our spiritual stomach. Let's be real. We're a mess and in need of a Savior.
Puzzled Lessons
This past weekend we received an abundance of snow. While nine inches fell at my home, some nearby were blanketed with over 14" from Friday afternoon to Sunday morning. It is a winter wonderland here and I love it. The gorgeous view from my deck. We weren't surprised by this storm, so I took the … Continue reading Puzzled Lessons
Planting Seeds
“The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.” Nelson Henderson I've always loved this quote. I have a deep affection for trees even if I don't go around sniffing them like my friend, Heather. Hoisting my hammock among the trees and resting in the cool, comfort of the … Continue reading Planting Seeds
When Practice Doesn’t Make Perfect
A brand new planner is a beautiful thing. Clean, crisp pages full of potential and possibilities. Everything is neat and clean and begging to be made into memories and moments. What will March 2019 hold? What adventures will I take in September? What will I reflect on in December? Who knows? All those stories have … Continue reading When Practice Doesn’t Make Perfect
Why I Hate My Word for 2019
I've blogged before about my annual tradition of choosing a word/intention for the year rather than making resolutions. It has been a game-changer for me in my pursuit to continually grow and learn how to become more like Christ each year. Here are my past words of intention: 2014: Courageous2015: Freedom2016: Today2017: Health 2018: Awake … Continue reading Why I Hate My Word for 2019
Christmas Year Round
A confession: A few years ago I started decorating for Christmas before Thanksgiving. Don’t hurl snowballs at me. I wait as long as I can, but I never last until after the fourth Thursday in November. I adore Christmas. I love decorations and twinkling lights. I delight in music and holiday food. I have a … Continue reading Christmas Year Round
My 2018 Word-for-the-Year
For the past five years, I've done a "word-for-the-year" rather than new year's resolutions. I wrote about it first in 2014 here. I wrote about my word for 2018 here. Many of you have joined me in this new approach to embracing a new year with a single word and I love it when you share your word … Continue reading My 2018 Word-for-the-Year
Sacrificial Love
I never dreamed I would one day love attending basketball games, but a boy named Blake changed this for me. My nephew is passionate about basketball and, as a six-foot-two eighth-grader, he gets to play a lot of it. I’ve taken him to the gym to practice drills. I’ve watched him go outside for hours, … Continue reading Sacrificial Love
Morning by Morning New Mercies I See
I don't drink coffee (yes - I've tried everything. No amount of sugar or cream or milk or pumpkin spice helps.) As much as I want to be one of the cool kids addicted to liquid energy, I'm destined for uncoolness in all areas of my life. But despite this, I do savor the richness … Continue reading Morning by Morning New Mercies I See
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