What if every moment is a gift? This week our pastor talked about time. And the last few weeks have been kind of crazy in the time department, so I perked up. He reminded us that every moment is a gift, not a guarantee. I need to remember that. I haven't spent much time here, writing blog ... read more
Signs of Fall: Seeing God’s Goodness
This post is about the signs of Fall, but I've had another post on the back burner since last Wednesday. And for some reason, I just didn't want to finish it. The writing process felt like getting organized for tax season: you know you need to finish and get all the details right, but it's a hard ... read more
Life Management: Enjoying Abundance
Life management. There's a real need for it. We people living in the first world...we've got our smart phones, workout DVDs, microwave ovens and running water and we struggle to manage our lives among all this abundance. We feel pressed by too many deadlines, too many commitments, too much ... read more
Have you hit a joy roadblock?
Ever hit a joy roadblock? What do we do when life disappoints? When our bodies break down or relationships fail? Where is God when bad things happen to good people? These are tough questions. Sometimes we run into what feels like a joy roadblock. It can be hard to see past it. Our life's journey ... read more
My One Word, Going into Fall
Sometimes a word really sticks with you. In July, I went to a pre-Declare Conference workshop and listened to two blogging gurus, Holly Homer and Amy Lynn Andrews. Umm, here's where my dear, sweet friend Kathy and I *might* have been a little starstruck: Holly and Amy Lynn spoke ... read more
Pursuing the Abundant Life
Some words have been running around my head lately. I keep thinking about the extremes of inertia and change, order and chaos, schedule and flexibility. Last week I was at the Declare Conference, hearing about how God's plan for each of us looks different. I love this conference because it is ... read more
Learning to Love Life
I guess I have always struggled with my feelings getting the best of me. I can be grouchy. Lately, more and more, feelings of anxiety and defeat try to creep up on me. During difficult periods in my marriage or bad times with my husband's health, I thought it was just the circumstances. But now I ... read more