Good morning, beautiful soul! There is a funny expression, “Life be liffing.” How is your life “lifing” right now? Romans 8:35, 37-39 lists all the things that can’t separate us from His love, including the dimensions of time, the spiritual hierarchy, the dimensions of our reality, and spatial extremes. One particular boundary expressed is simply…
Embracing Human Connection: Lessons from Nature
I recently visited a Japanese tea house and garden. As I rounded the corner of a beautiful water garden, I saw two trees supporting each other—gripping, leaning, and embracing. This sight brought tears to my eyes because it beautifully symbolized human connection. How often do we lean on and support each other to ensure that…
Finding Peace in God’s Consolation: Embrace Sha’ashua
“When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul.” Psalm 94:19 Have you ever sat in a moment and wanted to be held, softly, without words, and loved beyond your imagination? Maybe being held looks different for you, but as humans, we all have this desire to be seen and for…
Cycling and Coffee: A Perfect Start in Nags Head
Parish had a great idea to explore the area by way of coffee shops early in the morning. To watch the sunrise on our bikes and grab some java and breakfast. We highly recommend this focused adventure. It gets you up and engaged with nature while also providing early-morning exercise that benefits your mind and…
Order For Tom
Women played a vital role in Jesus’ ministry by providing financial support, offering practical assistance, and actively participating. Notable figures include Mary Magdalene, Joanna, and Lydia, who are mentioned in the scriptures as key supporters of Jesus and the early church (Luke 8:1-3; Acts 16:14-15). Why is this so important? Remembering the role of women…
Hamilton and Healing: Life Lessons Beyond the Stage
Isn’t it fascinating how moments can find their way into your life, catch you off guard, and change you? There is healing and grace so abundant that you leave feeling cleansed and connected. And, really, as I sit here and write about this moment, it really isn’t random or all of a sudden. It is…
Spokane to Virginia and Navigating the Unexpected with Travel
Since there are no direct flights out of Richmond, we typically have layovers in either Minneapolis or Atlanta. On our last day, we woke up and enjoyed breakfast at the house, using up our leftovers. The Airbnb we stayed at had a small farm, so we left our food there for them to feed their…
Sailing: Hope, Idaho
Today we set sail! Since we were in Idaho on the first of May, none of the boat trips from Sandpoint had started yet. After some searching, we found a wonderful man who offered sailing trips in Hope, Idaho. This location was about 20-30 minutes from Sandpoint, and the drive there was quite scenic. Even…
E-Bike Adventure: Exploring Long Bridge Trail
Today is Wednesday, and we are having an E-Bike day! There is a wonderful show called Outdoor Experience. They gave us great recommendations for a two-hour rental on local bike trails. We included the beautiful trail we walked the day before to compare the experience. We loved the Long Bridge Trail that he recommended. You…
Exploring Sandpoint: Yoga, Food, and Scenic Trails
I forgot to mention in yesterday’s post that we stopped along the way at a yoga place called Embody Center for the Healing Arts. We obtained their schedule and decided to attend their dance yoga session today! Kim came with me, and we both agreed that the session brought a sense of release, relaxation, and…
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