A friend recently talked about the chore she faces in getting rid of stuff left when her mother passed away. She was shocked to find bottles of prescription medicines with expiration dates from twenty or more years ago. Why, oh why, did her mother hang on to these … Continue reading →
Currently I’m rereading Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within by Natalie Goldberg. I’ve read this book before and before that and I’m enjoying it all over again. I like being reminded to simply write–without pretense or perfection. Just empty my busy mind on the page and then move on. … Continue reading →
There’s nothing like a little child to remind one to pay attention, to live in the moment, to stay awake to life. On a recent visit with my granddaughter and her young son––my great grandchild Massey who will be three soon––I was reminded of this in the simplest of … Continue reading →
Fragrant flowers, yummy candy, fancy dinners, beautiful greeting cards, colorful balloon bouquets and chocolate covered strawberries. They’re all part of how we say ‘I love you’ on Valentine’s Day. But then February 15 dawns and the flowers begin to wilt, the dinner is behind us, the balloons deflate, … Continue reading →
About thirty years ago–maybe more, I partnered with a good friend from church. We decided to pray for each other regularly and we continued for many years. We still call on each other when we have a great need for support even though we no longer live in the … Continue reading →
I spent a few days with my brother Kevin and family just before Christmas. Kevin travels and speaks for a living so I don’t see much of him–though I’d like to. It was a time of renewal and reconnection for me. We had time to take a walk and … Continue reading →
I looked around my house this week and what do I see? Books, books, and more books. But then what else? I’m a writer and a reader. What surprised me was the variety in each room. In the kitchen I have my devotional reading by Richard Rohr, the bible, … Continue reading →
Last week I talked about the ‘pause that refreshes’ and felt committed to ‘pausing’ before speaking. But of course the minute we commit to something we’re challenged, right? It wasn’t surprising then to come up against some situations and people that prickle, hurt, even stab. And I had a … Continue reading →
I saw this slogan not long ago and immediately it hit me. It pays to pause whether or not you stop and sip tea, gulp cola, savor a cup of coffee or simply sit and ponder. Pausing works and it may even save us from speaking before we think, … Continue reading →
May you be totally blessed all through 2018 and beyond! . . . whether it’s raining or shining . . . God is with us! “My purpose is to give you life in all its fullness” (John 10:10)
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