Opportunity. This word describes an event or space one can advance or achieve. Something or someone has provided a way for us to improve or obtain something. This is how I understand the meaning. Yet, opportunity can also be found in the most challenging of circumstances. Over the last few days, many of my readings…

We lay in the bed listening to my favorite meditation app, “Pray as You Go” before we get up to clean, face the last day in paradise, and start the new week. “The University of Johannesburg Choir sing Ndisondela Kuwe, I come to you in prayer, almighty God. You are worthy to be praised. On…

My husband is cutting up cabbage to make sauerkraut. We will ferment the cabbage for about 4-5 weeks, put them in canning jars, and share with friends and family. I decided to sit and supervise while writing and talking to him about my new book, Waymaker, by Ann VosKamp. One morning, I went to the…

I woke up at 4:00 in the morning. I decided to try to go back to sleep, and also toyed with the idea of just getting up. I love the quietness of the morning. Rest came. Up again at 6:20, I decided to check when the sun would rise. 6:44. I can make it. With…

Picture used: The photo was taken by German photographer Tobias Baumgaertner Yesterday’s post shared connections with others who see into our lives and respond. In fact, I got a text from my friend Whitney at work that reminded me that we needed to set a date to have dinner, and she remembered the things I’m…

How did I get here? How will I find a way out? We heard a message that took us through the two questions. The man shared his life story and his purpose found within the organization of Convoy of Hope. The message was perfect timing for my husband and I as we faced some events…

I lost a birthday card from a friend. I purposefully did not open the card. I wanted to savor for later. With travel and other happenings, I came back to my desire to read only to not be able to find the treasure. I got up early this morning to cook, meditate, and spend alone…