“I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways.” Psalm 119:15 (ESV) I’ve always been active, so even when the aches and pains of exercise and sports began to gain momentum (along with my age), I continued to live in an ‘injury crisis mode’ instead of adopting an ‘injury prevention plan.’ […]
Accepting The Seasons of Transition
June 22, 2015 · by ·
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) Our lives are filled with periods of transition. Some life changes are easy and even joyful as we welcome a new baby […]
God’s Strength in my Weakness
May 25, 2015 · by ·
“Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 (NLT) I have endearing names for our dog, Buster. “Mouse hunter” is just one of many. Buster has a knack for […]
The Good News of Easter
April 13, 2015 · by ·
“He was handed over to die because of our sins, and he was raised to life to make us right with God.” Romans 4:25 (NLT) Easter Sunday is conceivably one of the most well-attended church services of the year; it ranks right up there with Christmas! While Christmas is the season for celebrating the birth […]
Prayer: A Powerful First Choice
March 30, 2015 · by ·
“Ask, and you will receive; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.” Matthew 7:7 (GNT) I was wrestling with indecision about the vision and scope of my writing; so much so that I couldn’t shake the thoughts from my mind. I described my frustration in an email reply […]
A Light Leading Home
March 2, 2015 · by ·
“This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 (NLT) The movie Apollo 13 is a family favorite so I’ve seen it more than a few times. There’s one scene that still captures and holds my attention every […]
The Blessing of Friends
February 16, 2015 · by ·
“Truly great friends are hard to find, difficult to leave, and impossible to forget.” G. Randolf It all began with a call to my high school friend, Lisa. Once on the phone, we slipped into the familiar rhythm of girl-talk. Our conversation flowed freely, transcending across the miles and weeks since we last talked. […]
A New Path to Fitness
February 2, 2015 · by ·
“I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.” Jimmy Dean The minute I read the text message from my friend Carol, a tug of war broke out in my mind. “Hey, girlfriend! I’m hitting balls in a drill at 9:00. Why don’t you come […]
Harvesting Limes and Gathering Blessings
October 6, 2014 · by ·
“So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.” Galatians 6:9 (NLT) My neighbor, Libby, had been leaving bags of fresh lemons and limes on my side porch for nearly five years and I’d grown to appreciate […]
This Season of Life
August 26, 2014 · by ·
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens:” Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV) I had big plans for the summer months and my writing. With my new site up and running, I was energized with anticipation to read and write and share my experiences. Even despite the gentle forewarning from a […]
