Happiest of New Year greetings to my reader family!
The week between Christmas and New Year’s is one of my favorite stretches of time. It’s like the best pause ever, offering anticipation without expectation, space to plan without the pressure of a to-do list. It’s my custom to spend the week leaning in and listening to Jesus direct me concerning the projects stirring in my heart for the year ahead. I was unable to
Keeping Up with Jesus
Perhaps you're familiar with the quote, "Comparison is the thief of joy." I am. I've heard it many times, and yet I was surprised recently to discover that the first person it was ever attributed to was President Theodore Roosevelt. That was interesting trivia, at least to me. I suppose I thought the words were spoken by a preacher, or maybe a motivational speaker. And
How to Change the World
Hey friend, The speaking season continues to roll. I'm fresh off of a trip to Hatch, New Mexico and I may have left a piece of my heart with those fine people. It was a travel experience for the books, including a 2.5 hour tarmac wait, last minute gate changes and terminal runs, cancellations, and -- wait for it-- one flight where the pilot said,
Let me help you find your footing in this shaky world!
Ken Ken the Baby Friend’s expression has a lot to do with Honey, the all-important stuffy she’s clutching by the throat. The stuffy who was temporarily lost before he was found and led everyone to breathe a collective sigh of relief. Honey won’t always be able to provide the security Kennedy will need. We know this. You do too. We all know she’ll face days that
Looking for Home
I pulled over to the shoulder and checked for cars before helping this fellow across the road earlier. I’m sure he was grateful, but he was in far too big a hurry to pause for a decent pic. I hope his journey continues safely. Learned something new about box turtles recently. Did you know a box turtle will live it’s entire life within a one mile
Ronne Rock visits The Story Table
Welcome back! More from me below, but first, a little more about today's podcast guest. Ronne Rock joins us in this week's episode of The Story Table. Ronne is the author of One Woman Can Change the World. I thoroughly enjoyed this read and I wanted to introduce you to her work. Here's a little bit of Ronne in her own words: Hi there, love. We're in
How You Can Know What You Need to Know
Hey friends, I do hope this finds you well and protected from these harsh weather conditions. As of this writing my loved ones and I have a roof over our heads, food to sustain us, and heat sources to warm us. I’m exceedingly grateful for these blessings and so conscious of those in more dire situations. My prayers are centered there. But I’ve got something on
Who’s Stalking You?
Hey friends, I wanted to share some thoughts on staring down fear that I hope will encourage you. And I've got more on that news I mentioned in the last letter. Let's chat
Choosing our Way Forward
Hey friends, thinking aloud and thought I'd share
Hopelessness Isn’t Your Portion
May I have a word with you, Miss Fearful? Have you never known the peace found in the refuge of God’s Presence that you can’t access it again? And you, dear Mr. Despondent, have you never known His cheer, that you should choose the company of your doldrums instead of turning your mind to His nearness? What say you, Believer All is Lost? Are you suggesting God