This season can leave us stretched thin. Hearts clenched, breath held, lips pursed, tears waiting to spill. You too? Nothing sounds more delicious than to sit down like the snow. Be still, alone with God. I’m sorry I’ve gone missing in the midst of recent chaos: Hubby on crutches, daughter arriving home from college resembling Read more…
How to Find Joy
Life comes in cycles. When you find yourself in a lull, a struggle, or sometimes a really dark place, it helps to know how to find joy – pause right where you are, look up, focus on the bright spot. As I walked through the entrance to my nephew’s wedding reception, I paused for a Read more…
Blessed By Rest
There comes a time when we all need to take permission to be blessed by rest. And sometimes we need to be reminded of what that even looks like. For me, it’s time alone in the mountains with a cup of coffee, God, and a book. Okay, a LOT of books : ) Our souls Read more…
You Need to Pick Your Flowers
It’s my 50th birthday today! I know I’m weird, but I celebrate it with great JOY. There just comes a time when you need to pick your flowers. This day feels like a warm, golden medal draped over the heart after a half century of difficult living – it’s finally safe to trust life Read more…