A given day brings enough to do that potentially quells connection. We connect on a task level, and we are truly grateful for acts of service. In fact, my love language is affirmation and acts of service. If together we check off the list, I feel accomplished and relieved. An item not checked off circles…
Category: Soul Work
His Work
Planned for God’s Pleasure
Waiting. Does it feel like you spend most of your time waiting? Waiting in line, for a break-through, for healing, or for a season to pass? One of the most excruciating waits in history was the Saturday between Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday. Many messages and devotionals have been written about this day. We wonder…
Puddles and Deep Waters
I can remember reading in a marriage book about puddles vs. deep waters. I was young in my marriage with little years under my belt. I was talking to the girls in Woman of Worth, Victoria’s group, and Katie and I connected. Katie is now married and in doctoral school. The image still plays out…
How do you view life?
How do you view life? I read this question in my book. The author suggested that if I viewed life as a party then my goal would be to have fun. If I viewed life as a marathon, then my goal would be endurance. Combining this question with my recent audio book on insecurity, I…
Abundant Time
Today is December 25, 2018. May today bring you abundant time and great joy. Even though we all have the same amount of time today, we will all spend our time differently. How fitting for me to awake to my quiet time with this topic of time. Pretty soon the wrapping paper will be in…
The Table
In the United States today, most working adults work longer hours than their parents and grand-parents. Research shows that Americans tend to work longer hours, have questionable work/life balance, and have a tendency to take less vacation time while working nights and weekends. As I listened to a message on stress and time spent, the…
Thanksgiving Meal Recipes Share Out
I met a woman who entertained in her home often. She kept a menu journal of what they served and how it went with the guests. I thought I might start a tradition of sharing holiday menus on my blog so my family and friends can try new recipes! I hope you will share your…
Peppermint Snowballs
Why is this recipe in my optimism category? It started with my oldest winning a weekend away with her husband to a marriage retreat called “A Weekend to Remember”. The win was during a time that both of us were seeking, praying, and believing God for different. Because they went away, we were asked to…
A Joyous Day!
My youngest was baptized when she was around 5 or 6 years old. Her childlike faith said “yes” to Jesus, and her family and church nurtured her spiritual walk. The years between 6 and 14 is like the expanse of the Grand Canyon when it comes to changes in our lives spiritually, physically, and intellectually….
ARRESTED BY GRACE 