Do what makes your soul sing! I heard that line in the movie, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. Do we truly have the freedom to choose what makes our soul sing? If you are like me, your life is a mixture of personal choices along with events that were out of your control. You…
Our Stories Are Changing
Stories have always intrigued me. A good storyteller who can hold your attention can bring renewed understanding on any topic or new material. We remember the content because we were emotionally connected to the story. I read a blog that highlighted Chick-fil-A’s new employee training. Part of your training consists of a short video reminding…
Unforced Rhythms of Grace
“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on…
One strawberry. In total silence.
I don’t know what I would do without friends and loved ones speaking the truth and encouraging me. I’m not talking about advice or judgment but compassionate messages of hope. Jeremiah was called the weeping prophet to the Jewish nation during their captivity in Babylon. Despite the picture of hopelessness, God gave a message through…
You are doing the best you can, Home
A story that compels, draws you in, and causes you to stop and think is probably the best way to speak into someone’s life. Taking lunch to the crew working on the Lamb house, NPR highlighted a story on Tanya Tucker. Tanya Tucker is an award-winning country star who has been making music since she…
Christmas Get-a-way: Tax Hallow Hill Mountain View Cottage
We started our get-a-way search two weeks prior to Christmas Day. After hours of considerations, cancellation, and searching we found the perfect spot. Although the search took longer than expected, the wait and hassle (cancellation from an airbnb host) we found the place! We stayed at Tax Hallow Hill Mt. View Cottage in Madison, Virginia….
The Unfamiliar Revealed
The familiar. The term brings a certain comfort. To be familiar with a place, a person, or a way of doing things creates a sense of safety in knowing what to expect. As humans, we shy away from the unknown and go out of our way at times to seek the familiar. On Christmas Day…
The Benefits
In hot yoga the other day, an instructor shared the benefits of one of my favorite poses or postures–the triangle. The triangle can be challenging and increase your heart rate. If you concentrate on how it makes you feel in the moment verses the benefits, you can talk yourself into a savasana rest, which is…
Surprised by JOY
Today is a remembrance of my spiritual birthday. At 13 years old, I said, “Yes!” I was baptized that December 13. I’m off today with my mom helping her with some medical appointments. I’m so honored to be with her on this day. She has been a strong, spiritual mentor in my life, and she…
Grace is Now
For those who celebrate Christmas, we come across Mary’s story in our advent, and we pause. We ask questions of, “Why her?” or “How could she be so obedient?” I’ve often believed that her obedience came from a simple place, but also that God was gracious enough to not only place the Messiah in her…
ARRESTED BY GRACE 