When you read Genesis chapter 1, you find the creative goodness of God. After all his creations, he proclaimed, “It was good!” “James offers us a picture of God as faithful to the intentions made clear from the beginning of creation: each one of us is made purposefully – God looks at us and finds…
Designing Your Life
In our increasingly complex and fast-paced world, the ability to adapt, change perspectives, and thrive through adversity is not just beneficial; it’s essential. Psychological flexibility is at the heart of this adaptability. It’s a concept that’s gaining traction among psychologists and self-help circles alike for its profound impact on how we can live more fulfilling…
Always with me (Part B)
I wrote a post about You’ll Never Walk Alone, and the same morning, I woke up to my pray-as-you-go meditation app reminding me of God’s divine presence. I hope you have a chance to listen. I smiled as I listened from my hotel room, preparing for another professional learning event. I wanted to open my…
You Never Walk Alone
Work has been busy with travel and deadlines. Sitting across from a colleague over dinner, we were catching up on family, art, and the latest books we’d read. We have a lot in common; she asks the questions your heart wants to answer when you feel safe with someone. We exchanged updates on family and…
Southport, NC & Oak Island Vacation Travel Journal with Tips and Places to Visit
If you’ve been reading the day-by-day posts of the trip, thank you! This is for those who do a Google Search and would like all of the days in one spot! I hope this helps someone plan their trip to Southport and Oak Island. The posts have hyperlinks and suggestions. Enjoy! If you visit, share…
Family Vacation Day 8 “Adventure”
Our last day is a full one! I decided at the last minute to ask our rental place if we could stay an extra day due to the concert on Friday. We lucked out! They did not have a renter coming in on Saturday! We could leisurely sleep in and have breakfast with The Lambs…
Family Vacation Day 7 “Future”
It was another great day on the beach! We went to the Keziah Street lot and beach access. Today was very crowded, but we all found parking even amidst a main water line eruption! We got lunch at Ruby’s and enjoyed on the beach together. I loved seeing Parish swim the ocean like a little…
Family Vacation Day 6 “Grace”
It’s July 4! Time to celebrate! The Lambs came for breakfast, and then we walked to the parade. Early that morning, Parish and I rode our bikes to check on our chairs and went to Burney’s to get some pastries. We purchased chocolate milk for Spender, Jr. -his favorite. The Haven outdid themselves with a…
Family Vacation Day 5 “Community”
It’s July 3, and the anticipation of July 4th in Southport is building up! Our word today is “community” because we visited a great band called The Doorsmen. After setting up our chairs the day before the parade, we stopped by to listen at our favorite spot, The Haven, in Southport. This band played all…
Summer Vacation Day 4 “Rest”
Today’s word is “rest.” How can we slow down enough to let it go and put work aside to be present? I had to make a choice to do this. To not keep checking work emails and worrying about all the things undone. Our place has a porch and deck. We would sit outside and…
ARRESTED BY GRACE 