Today is the day, Ash Wednesday–the beginning of lent. And for the next 40 days, there are over 3,000 of us fasting together. All of us fasting for something, and from something, in an act of surrender. Fasting is a process of surrender. And it’s in the surrendering that the change comes. A surrender of what I want, what I […]
Delighted by the Time Together
Delight. What is it that brings me delight? Of course our marriage we’ve worked so very hard on—one we’ve built with intention and no secrets My children and the joy they bring—even mixed with the hard work, they are a source of great pleasure to me But what brings me the most delight these days—the thing […]
For When Loving the Right Way Just Doesn’t Feel Right
I’m learning that sometimes loving the right way doesn’t always feel right in the moment. But loving the right way is a love that acts, beyond the emotions of the now, and fights hard to see the goal at the finish. And this is my challenge. You see, I’ll admit to you … I’m a recovering […]
For When the Aching Causes Us to Look Up and Give Thanks
Aches, fever, and chills here today, bringing me a greater appreciation for health. I’ve been stopped in my tracks—my body forcing me to be still. Even in the face of all I have to accomplish, even with all the things on my to-do list (things that aren’t going to go away), all day I’ve rested under the covers […]
Trusting is a Risk {But the Sky is the Limit}
We hold hands and the sky is the limit for us. And I say that because I know. I know what it’s like to choose to lose trust. I know how high the stakes are when trust is shattered. And way back at the beginning we decided there would be no secrets. No holding back. Nothing […]
Join Me Over at (in)courage Today!!
I’m guest posting over at (in)courage today and I can’t be more excited!! One year ago I had no idea how my life was going to change, and how a new world of friends was about to be opened to me. It was last February that a friend told me about Ann Voskamp’s blog, her […]
For When You Need to Know that God is Close to Your Broken Heart {And You are Not Alone}
Well, last Friday I didn’t have internet access because I was on an island in the Bahamas, enjoying the sunshine. And this week when I checked-in to read about last Friday’s Five-Minute-Friday-community, I just couldn’t resist joining in. It’s because I believe in the word she chose–a word I long to be true of this place. I […]
Stunning Beauty {Giving Thanks for God’s Creation and our Time Away}
I’m flying at thirty six thousand feet, high above the clouds. The kids are asleep around me and I’ve just finished my second glass of tomato juice with no ice, the kind I seem to only drink when I’m on an airplane. Funny how that is! Maybe you have your favorite airplane drink too? There’s […]
Sister in Bloom Launches Today!! {With a FREE gift for You!}
Have you ever felt all alone? Have you wondered if anyone else struggled too? Or became discouraged by all that weighed upon them? Have you longed for a place where you could come and be surrounded by others who desire to stand with you in your journey? Well, I must say, I have! And I […]
On Being Affectionate and Tender-hearted
The other day, I cared for one of the most difficult patients of my career. She was jaded and volatile, hot-tempered and reactionary. She had chosen to respond to the pain and hurt of her life by maintaining a drug habit and building a rigid wall around her heart—a wall that she made impenetrable to […]
