I'm a believer that when something is repeated, we should probably pay attention. Again .... when something is repeated ... 😉 My morning devotion invited me to reflect on the fact that Jesus was never in a hurry. NEVER. I'd never really thought about it, but I can't recall a time in the Gospel stories … Continue reading Seeing Beauty
Category: My Life
On Feeling Sad
I've felt sad the last couple of days. Normally I wouldn't blog about such things. Who wants to read a blog about sadness? Who wants to write a blog about sadness? But both - the reading and the writing - are needed more than we think. Too many of our posts and online sharings are … Continue reading On Feeling Sad
Seasons
Any time I think of the seasons changing, I start singing the catchy tune, "Turn, Turn, Turn" by the Byrds. "To everything (turn, turn, turn) there is a season (turn, turn, turn) And a time to every purpose, under heaven" I love the seasons and the unique purposes of each. Since I'm not a fan … Continue reading Seasons
I Matter
I'll be honest ... my biggest struggle with blogging is that it is primarily about me. Which is unfortunate since I think it is more genuine to write about what you know. And what I know is me - my experiences, my reflections, my fears, my joys. I savor this from other writers. I love … Continue reading I Matter
It's a New Day
There’s always a lot of pressure on a new year. So many expectations that, with the turn of the calendar, everything will magically be better. We’ll no longer crave sugar. We’ll never be weak in the knees (and the wallet) at Target. We’ll live more adventures, laugh at more moments, love more people. We’re 10 … Continue reading It's a New Day
A Year Ago
Just over a year ago I was returning from a three-week vacation. It sounds wonderful. It was wonderful. Unfortunately, the catalyst to take three weeks was less than wonderful. I was on empty - once again. In 2006, I struggled with depression brought on by excessive work, nearly non-existent boundaries, lack of rest, and relationships that depleted … Continue reading A Year Ago
My Word for 2018
A few years ago, I decided to forego the annual resolution gig. Not that I was always good about making resolutions, nor keeping them. Resolutions tend to make me focus on behavioral changes which doesn't always last and often results in guilt rather than growth. Honestly, if I made it to February with a resolution intact, … Continue reading My Word for 2018
Back in the Boat
Several years ago I attempted to learn to water ski. Some friends had the cabin and the connections – an awesome lady who was a professional water skier and a ski instructor. The plan came together with ease and I said yes – eager to try something to new. But there was a big part of … Continue reading Back in the Boat
Basketball and God
I doubt many folks think of God when they think of basketball. I'm sure a multitude of prayers have been lifted up from courts and stands across the nation with the desperate hope of a buzzer-beating shot. But on the daily, not so much. I certainly didn't relate the two until a couple of months ago. I was in … Continue reading Basketball and God
Love Anyway
There is so much hatred and fear filling the airwaves and news feeds these days. Fear does not look good on the people of God. We are suppose to dress ourselves in with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience and over all that wear the coat of love. (Col. 3:12, 14) Right now thousands of … Continue reading Love Anyway
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