Truth. Love. Joy.
A few months ago, we were visiting Austin, TX (saying, “Good-bye” to our kids as they left for Ukraine). We were challenged in church that morning from the regular series the pastor was preaching through in Philippians, to run the race of the christian life, metaphorically speaking, for the joy of it. I hadn’t thought
It’s Monday and I don’t have a video to share, so I write… 5:00 am comes quickly, but I jump out of bed — there’s no snooze button for me. This is my favorite hour of the day, my quiet alone time when everyone under our roof is asleep… …oh the quiet, the silence, the
Without any self-control and shouted loud enough for the neighbors to hear, if the windows were open, these words flew out of my mouth like hot flames, “You are ungrateful and spoiled! All you do is fight, whine, and complain — I am DONE! Just done with you, BOTH of you!” It was 7:30 in
Read this quote C A R E F U L L Y. . . “A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle.” — J Heller Candles give off light. Candles produce warmth. Candles are smoothing. We have nothing to lose by letting our light SHINE! Lights exposes darkness. Lights attract and draw others near. What
”Find something you are passionate about, and keep tremendously interested in it.” – Julia Child What are you passionate about? What makes you sigh with contentment even just a little bit? What makes you smile? Our lives are busy. Lately, my life has been busy, really busy. So busy that you know what? I have
It’s Monday and I don’t have a video to share, so I write. …I extend myself grace, I accept grace. When we are too rigid with our plans and our agenda, when we get caught up in the doing instead of the living …our joy can be stolen. We can allow so many things to take
(If you received this post via email, be sure to visit our blog today to watch the video.) Last Wednesday, October 5th I was leaving the Apple store with my husband. We got in the car headed to dinner, I looked down at my iPhone and saw my friend Shelbi’s Facebook status, “rest in peace dear Steve
(If you received this post via email, be sure to visit our blog today to watch the video.) Are YOU an encourager, a cheerleader? Do YOU stimulate others spiritually? People are revitalized by encouragement. Today I ran the Twin Cities 10 Mile — the day was perfect; the weather was beautiful, the colors in the
(If you received this post via email, be sure to visit our blog today to watch the video.) Last week I talked about being overwhelmed — from the comments and feedback I received about that topic, I really felt that I needed to talk this week about… Measuring Sticks Trying to p l e a
In the last few years I have been challenged regarding relationships. It doesn’t make any difference if they are relationships with my… husband —- children —- friends —- enemies —- co-workers —- fellow worshippers at church —- professing christians or blatant heathen …I am learning at a deeper, gut level, that my Inner Diva is alive and well. Over the forty-ish