Self Care Strategies for Stressed Out Days
Ever have a stressed out day, week, or month when you really needed some self care strategies? Yep, me too. Inaccessible Internet, a broken clothes dryer, and a lot of…
How to Keep the Worry Doodles Out of Your Vacation Margins
I've never thought of writing a post while snuggled on a teakwood lounge chair watching the Pacific Ocean pull me gently past the shores of Canada. But I'm on vacation,…
When Jesus Said Follow me, He Was Asking You to Dance
When Jesus said, "Follow me," he was asking me to dance. Guidance Following Jesus is a lot like dancing. In fact "guidance" contains the word "dance." When I let Jesus…
Why Do Bad Things Happen? Walking in the Midst of Ugly
Why do bad things happen? People wound us, dreams shatter, and circumstances beyond our control park in our driveway. I call these seasons "ugly." Yet God has called us to…
The Secret to a Father’s Legacy
What was your father's legacy? Did he take you camping and teach you Bible stories? Did he throw you up in the air when you were two? Did he walk…
How to Make Good Life Stories From Great Traveling Adventures
Grandma Chris knew how to make good life stories from great traveling adventures. Walking through her adobe home was like walking through a looking glass—adventure hid around every corner. There…
Navigating the Rough Currents of Caring For Aging Parents
I've navigated the rough currents of caring for aging parents. It's scary. My sister helped Mom and Dad with their medical decisions and I took care of managing their finances.…
10 Summertime Quiet Places That Remind Me of Heaven
I cherish my quiet time with the Lord. With summer here, I went on a search for quiet places that remind me of Heaven and would help focus my thoughts…