The cover art for a little devotional book called The Upper Room that I grabbed on the way out of Fair Haven United Methodist church in Rondanthe is a beautiful piece of art! The picture displays three generations of women trusting God for manna. I pray that God will fill your day with manna (grace…
Category: Soul Work
His Work
Advocate
Our last day. What word comes to mind is “advocate”. In my book, Gentle and Lowly, by Ortlund, he discussed the difference between intercession and advocate. He is always interceding on our behalf and knows how to lift us up to the Father when we do not have the words to speak. He is our…
Come away with me
Come away with me and walk my journey, our journey Let me be an individual searching and seeking the unknown and the familiar Dance with me the rhythm of life, sunrise, sunset Brown sugar melted with butter and baking bread Learning of cultures around the world, God’s people, who bring a new perspective and way…
Beauty and Courage To Know Your Worth
I came across a word that I did not know. I could understand the meaning in the context of the sentence, but, if asked, I could not give a definition. I asked my husband. “No, I don’t know that one.” We looked it up together, and we found the meaning of “erudite” (having or showing…
Take a long walk
Usually when you go to the beach, you are with family so you are taking adventures as a group, planning the next meal, and reigning in small children. The long walks on the beach as a couple or alone have been filled with noticing and wonder! We woke up to a windy morning that made…
Lord, prop me up on my leaning side…
Sunday at the beach is always a special day. Whether you worship on the beach, in the quiet of the morning with your coffee in a comfy chair, or you find a place of worship close by. We researched nearby churches and found Fair Haven Methodist Church. We decided to go! Oh how beautiful and…
What a difference a day makes!
Our first sunrise morning at Summerwinds in Rodanthe, NC. I had been up since 5:00 a.m. drinking coffee and reading. Ah! Coffee in a great mug! Yes! I will create today! I decided to walk to the beach to watch the sunrise. Be in the moment. God be in this day. About 15 minutes into…
Gentle and Lowly
The time of beauty that catches your breath and opens your eyes to the wonders of your surroundings. We all awaken to this beauty in our own way and in our own time. We craft this time, the time is given as a gift, and, sometimes, we are surprised by joy in the unexpected. The…
Let My Life Praise You
Here we are in this space and time, Anna. Today you celebrate 56 years! WOW! As my aunt Adell would say, “You go girl!” If Brene Brown was interviewing me, she would ask me a question that she asks of all her guests at the beginning of her interviews on “Unlocking Us”. Tell us your…
Co-regulation and Connection
Attending the Advancing School Mental Health Conference, I was reminded of the importance of co-regulation.We teach our children how to self-regulate through co-regulation. When we provide connection, warmth, a safe environment, and consistent teaching, our children will learn over time how to self-regulate in a positive way. This dance is timeless. As we grow older,…
ARRESTED BY GRACE 