You should see my desk–covered in colored sticky notes reminding me of all kinds of things: a deadline for an assigned article, a potential title for a possible new book, a phone call I must make, blogs to plan and write for January and February, a list of … Continue reading →
After my husband Charles died I decided to light a candle each day during my morning prayers and readings as a reminder that I am okay in the moment and always will be if I remember that God lives in me and I in God. I chose a little … Continue reading →
I was browsing some reading material this morning, deciding what I wanted to focus on for the day when I came across this saying from C.S. Lewis. I decided quickly that this quote was enough to focus on for a lifetime. A mere morning was not enough. Aiming at … Continue reading →
Recently one of my children and I had a phone conversation about a situation in life that begged to be resolved. I don’t like to give advice–especially to my adult kids–unless I’m asked so we merely talked about various approaches to setting things right again. I was surprised to … Continue reading →
I’m relaxing this week and I hope you are too! I won’t even suggest making a new year’s resolution. I simply encourage each of us to look back with thanks, and to look forward with anticipation, knowing that our lives and our dreams are in God’s hands. He will … Continue reading →
The theme for advent at Twin Lakes Church (where I’m a member) is ‘The Thrill of Hope,’ from the beloved Christmas carol, “Oh Holy Night.” In the bustle of gift giving and receiving, parties, and food and drink, it can be easy to overlook ‘the thrill of hope’–the … Continue reading →
Well, I decided to get into it–the Christmas season, that is. Decorating has always been Charles’ domain and this year I dreaded even opening the boxes of lights and ornaments in the garage. But then I realized I didn’t want to surrender the holiday to feeling sorry for myself … Continue reading →
Celebrate the happiness that friends are always giving, make every day a holiday and celebrate just living! ~ Amanda Bradley Here is a fun story game that has become a tradition in our family. It’s a chance to involve children as well as adults. It’s inexpensive, festive, and a … Continue reading →
As the Christmas holidays approach our thoughts turn to shopping and planning and singing and praying and cooking and wrapping and on and on. I feel the pinch already and it’s not even December yet. I’m also a bit ambivalent since it will be my first Christmas since Charles’ death, … Continue reading →
Thanksgiving Day is just a few days away. So for this week’s blog I’ve decided to share a few of my favorite seasonal quotes and Scripture verses about giving thanks. “Gratitude is the rosemary of the heart.” ~ Minna Antrim (19th century American writer) “I am grateful for what … Continue reading →