Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all. -Helen Keller I grew up riding horses, building forts in the woods, dribbling a basketball, and catching snakes in the little stream running slow at the edge of my front yard. Each summer I spent hours picking peas, shucking corn, and pushing a lawn mower.…
When Life Seems Painfully Ordinary Do This
From where I sit your life seems magical. I see your posts and photos and hear your stories of adventure and travel and remodeling your kitchen. And my life seems painfully ordinary. I blame it mostly on pollen. I’ve sneezed 4,372 times in March already. My nose is raw and allergy medicine makes me crazy!…
How to Age Gracefully and Gratefully: 22 Questions to Ask Yourself
Everyone talks about how to age gracefully but it’s important to age gratefully, too! The candles on our cake can measure the years of our life but they’re a poor indicator of the life in our years. Here are twenty-two questions to get a better measure. Happy Birthday! I’m happy to celebrate but I’m counting…
When The Day Doesn’t Go as Planned, Stay In It!
I opened my eyes early this morning anticipating the mid-morning coffee meeting with someone I’d met online. That sounds a little weird, I know, but she and I have exchanged messages for months and shared bits and pieces of our lives as Christian women, wives, and mothers. Most recently our conversations have been about homeschooling.…
3 Ways to Experience The Sacred, Simple Abundance of Life
Hey friends! Please tell me you’re still in the process of settling into a new month and new year. I’m over here trying to get my bearings, get used to writing “2019”, and get the Christmas decorations back into the attic! But even in this time of transition, I’ve discovered it’s possible to experience the…
What Does God Want From Us?
What does God want from you and me? Have you ever asked yourself that question? Do you know the answer? Is your answer biblical? I grew up in a Christian home, became a Christ follower at an early age, have been consistently active in a local church, and even earned two seminary degrees. But I confess…
Why You Need to Unfriend the Mean Girl
Yes, you read that right. You need to unfriend the mean girl. Have you ever unfriended anyone? I have and I don’t regret it. Unfriending someone on social media or in real life isn’t a decision I take lightly or make hastily. Boundaries and hard lines have been crossed repeatedly and with malice before I…
Want A Simple Bible Reading Plan to Follow this year?
If you’re looking for a simple Bible reading plan to follow this year, you’ve come to the right place! Even if you’ve tried to read through the Bible before (and failed) I understand because I’d been a Christian for decades, attended church all my life, earned a degree in religion from a Baptist college, and…
Change Your Life This Year
Want to change your life in the next year? Then you’ll need this best-selling book on your reading list! Change Your Life Nothing has had a greater impact on my life than reading God’s Word every day. For years, I’ve followed this plan and I’d love to help you follow it, too. By reading through…