I used to dread turning forty. It sounded so “old” to me and I couldn’t imagine being in that decade of my life, in what is presumably the middle of … Continue reading The Middle of My Story (Turning Forty)
Tag: Wisdom
An Unwanted Journey: Part One
I am not afraid to be uncomfortable. I learned fourteen years ago to embrace it and even ask for it. I spent 2007 asking God to make me uncomfortable because … Continue reading An Unwanted Journey: Part One
Being Misunderstood & Offering Grace
I’ve felt compassion for – and grace toward – many decision-makers in our country lately. There’s one in particular with whom I feel a kinship of sorts because of how … Continue reading Being Misunderstood & Offering Grace
The Brevity of Life
I’ve been thinking about death more than usual over the past year. And it’s not what you may be thinking. It all started with Tori. Before her diagnosis I don’t … Continue reading The Brevity of Life
Life and Death
Last week I joked with some friends about how odd it was that my “assigned” Bible readings for several days in a row dealt with the brevity of life, the … Continue reading Life and Death
Choose Grace
I’m feeling bold today so here we go. It’s been a long week. I’ve seen so much interpersonal conflict around me in the last three days and it has ALL … Continue reading Choose Grace
Building and Rebuilding
My children love to build with blocks and Legos. They have become quite good at stacking them higher and higher and are always so proud of their creations. However, when … Continue reading Building and Rebuilding
Book Review: The Truth About Us by Brant Hansen
I once read a quote that essentially said that you shouldn’t worry about how much – or what -others are thinking about you because the truth is that they are … Continue reading Book Review: The Truth About Us by Brant Hansen
Endless Hope & Relentless Joy
As I added favorite Christmas songs onto our Amazon Prime Music playlist, I decided to add some that I hadn’t yet heard. I typically stick with songs I love (and … Continue reading Endless Hope & Relentless Joy
The Limit Experiment
I tried an experiment this week and was both surprised and not surprised at the results. Lately I’ve been pondering limits and self-discipline, both as a result of my fitness … Continue reading The Limit Experiment
Even So, Joy 