“I just want something to hang my hat on!” I whined to my husband. The funny thing is, before that moment, I’d probably never uttered that phrase in my entire life. I definitely wasn’t wearing a hat. This quarantine seems to be leading us to say and do new things. But, I meant it. IContinue reading "When the Anchor is Secure, But the Ship is Falling Apart"
When It Is Well with Your Soul, But Not with the Rest of You
I remember the somber voices singing at my mother’s funeral. I sat beside my dad, near the front of the church, as the crowd behind us led and echoed the chorus of the hymn “It Is Well.” It Is Well It Is Well With My Soul With My Soul And though I wasContinue reading "When It Is Well with Your Soul, But Not with the Rest of You"
This Too Shall Pass, But What Will Remain: PART 2
I chuckled at the stranger's tweet. The words brought me a moment of joy in the midst of these crazy Coronavirus days. The Twitter user shared that their child had asked if "Daddy had lived through COVID 1 to 18 when he was a little kid." How sweet... and how sad. The truth is, noneContinue reading "This Too Shall Pass, But What Will Remain: PART 2"
This Too Shall Pass, But What Will Remain? PART 1
As the COVID-19 virus continues to affect our world and our daily lives, I have been reminded of another time in my own life when my plans were canceled, and fear of the unknown loomed heavy. As I’ve reflected on that time, I’ve been comforted by the reminder of lessons learned. Because these lessons wereContinue reading "This Too Shall Pass, But What Will Remain? PART 1"
Is It Worth It?
Sometimes I can't remember if I just put a new coffee pod into my coffee maker, or if the one I'm staring at in puzzlement is the used one from yesterday. Even though I would have had to put the coffee pod there mere moments before, I seem to forget if I actually did it,Continue reading "Is It Worth It?"
On Lines and Love
My recliner tipped slightly to the right as my daughter placed her elbows and weight on the armrest. She was on her knees beside the chair, and her face was inches from mine. I turned my head to study her preteen face. The braces, the glasses, the innocence. "Mom," she said. "What do I doContinue reading "On Lines and Love"
Read the Directions.
It is no secret that I am a poor navigator. I have written about the GPS lady and how she has tried to cause issues within my marriage. I have shared about my personal Bermuda Triangle, and I’ve heard from many of you that I am not alone in my need for landmark descriptions whenContinue reading "Read the Directions."
Why It Is Okay To Live An Ordinary Life
Have you ever felt like your days are just mundane, ordinary, and without the excitement you see in the lives of those around you? I'm so sorry. Sometimes, I feel that way too. One of the "Slices of Hope" from my book, If Only It Were a Piece of Cake, is: "Without the ordinary, thereContinue reading "Why It Is Okay To Live An Ordinary Life"
“But It’s Not Like Last Time!”: Finding Joy in Unmet Expectations and Change
Her face was red and wet with tears. Her fists were clenched and she was shaking her head spastically making her blonde hair flail around her head. She continued to whine and complain, but I could barely understand her words through her deep sobs. She was having a full-fledged meltdown. Baggage was to blame. No,Continue reading "“But It’s Not Like Last Time!”: Finding Joy in Unmet Expectations and Change"
Outside the Ministry Zone – When God Leads You Down a Desert Road
Have you ever learned something new only to then read your own journal or notes and realize it isn’t actually the first time you’ve learned that very thing? You’ve learned this before, you just forgot! Yeah, me too. It happened to me again this week. I was doing my “homework” for BSF (Bible Study Fellowship).Continue reading "Outside the Ministry Zone – When God Leads You Down a Desert Road"