Accept... I have a beautiful friend who accepted a gift from God that most of us would not see as a gift. To be honest I fought accepting it and thrashed about on her behalf. Instead of resignation to a life threatening illness, or anger, or helplessness, or passiveness my friend's acceptance of cancer in … Continue reading Accept
Wait... wait, wait, wait... sigh... wait your turn, wait for me, wait until later, take a seat and wait, wait until the light changes, wait, wait, wait. To be perfectly honest, I am not good at waiting. I totally get little kids and their impatience when they are told to wait for something. It always … Continue reading Wait
Different... I had the privilege of attending a Twenty-One Pilots concert with my son. I have enjoyed their music throughout the last few years, but the concert was another level of experiencing their music. The fans stood out to me. They were so familiar. They reminded me of those kids I see at school when … Continue reading Different
Need... I need to write, I need to read, I need some sleep, I need some tea, I need some chocolate, I need a vacation, I need a plan, I need to clean, I need... I need... I need... I need a change in perspective more than I need anything else. I need time with … Continue reading Need
Sense... Fives senses... I am so thankful we get to sense the world through more than one. I am thankful for the gift of five senses. When my kids were growing up every season, or holiday we tried to stimulate the different senses. I would burn different candles depending on the time of year, we … Continue reading Sense
Person... C.S. Lewis' profound words on people from Weight of Glory came to mind when I started pondering the word person. There are no ordinary people. You have never talked to a mere mortal. Nations, cultures, arts, civilization—these are mortal, and their life is to ours as the life of a gnat. But it is … Continue reading Person
Tell... Our words say a lot about what we believe, but really our actions tell way more. My husband always says, "show me your checkbook and calendar and I will tell you what you actually believe." I was thinking about how many times I think I am handling something, or not worried or stressed but … Continue reading Tell
Inspiration and spirituality
Encourage. Challenge. Replenish.
@ The Heart of Me
Living the Story
"Life is far too important a thing ever to talk seriously about." [Oscar Wilde]
Under His Sun and by His Grace
Life as a Teacher in Pristina, Kosova
Speaking truth, sharing hope
Barnstorming: Seeking Sanctuary in the Seasons of a Rural Life
