I soaked in the silence surrounding me and released a sigh from somewhere deep within. These unusually quiet moments afforded me a much-needed reprieve, but the thoughts swirling about my mind were anything but relaxing. “We’re living in unprecedented times.” Indeed we are, and these unprecedented times often leave me with an overwhelming concern for …
When Life Goes Haywire
Why is it when one area of my life goes haywire so many others follow suit? My eating choices worsen. My stack of unread paperwork grows larger. My writing becomes less. There is no menu planning. No grocery lists. No getting ahead. Instead, I run back and forth from one fire to another, working …
A Momma’s Heart
I sent a group text to my older boys – “Be safe on your way home. Love you guys.” At almost the same moment, I received a text from my mother. “Be safe,” she said. The timing of the two magnified the message behind them. The message I knew in my heart to be …
Enjoying the Special Moments of Today While Planning for the Big Moments of Tomorrow
Elbows resting on the table’s smooth surface. Chin cupped in the palm of my left hand. I study the pages of my open planner, amazed at its lack of white space. Even in the midst of a pandemic, the days and weeks fill up quickly. A camping trip that’s been planned for months is …
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Making Life Count
Make it count! I shouted these words to my daughter as she ran down court, dodging opposing players. She had one purpose in mind – to sink the ball in the goal standing ahead of her. Moments before she had seized an opportunity to grab hold of that same ball. Once the ball was …
Living Like We Don’t Need Jesus
Living like we don’t need Jesus. It’s not the best way to live. Yet, there were many years as a young adult where I did exactly that. I loved Jesus, but I didn’t need Him all that much. Or so I thought. And most days, that’s how I chose to live. Except on Sundays. …
More than a Biscuits and Gravy Kind of Love
I love you more than biscuits and gravy. That’s what the sign hanging above my kitchen sink reads. I didn’t buy the sign because I love biscuits and gravy – though I do. I bought it because it reminded me of a little thing we used to do with our youngest son. As we put …
Meant for Community, Not Quarantine
I awakened to a hint of light outside my bedroom window. Had I really slept all night? I reached for my cell phone to check the time – 6:18 a.m. Stretching my arms toward the ceiling, I soaked in the goodness of a full night’s slumber and whispered a prayer of thanks. Living life sheltered-in-place …
Inching Along Until Our Wise Choices Outnumber the Not-so-Wise
I’ve fallen off the train. Again. The fall itself wasn’t all that painful, but the staying behind until I’d lost sight of the train has taken its toll. Rather than making one poor choice, I’ve made many. And though I’m fully aware of my poor choices, I don’t care to do anything about them. I’ve …
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