Some Wisdom From a Few Novembers Ago
I often read back over blog posts to remind myself of wisdom gleaned and all those moments of living with flair. If ever I feel off-center, like I’ve lost my way, I go back to certain blog posts that reminded me of truth. This morning, it’s a post from November 2016. As I read it, […]
The Right Timing to Talk
In my advanced writing courses, we talk a lot about the right timing for writing. Why this? Why now? Is this the best time to discuss this issue? Why? I think about my own lesson this morning when I want to address some issues with my teen. I think about my list of motherly “suggestions” […]
Losing a Sense of Time During Creative Moments
I’m so curious about the phenomenon of losing our concept of time because we’re so involved in some creative process. One of the ways I know I’m striking the right chord in my work is this feeling of losing a sense of time. Normally, I manage every minute of the day; I’m always aware of what […]
5 Good Things: Try It
Years and years ago, I joined the Grace in Small Things community with the challenge to record 5 things a day I wanted to thank God for. Since today I woke up after not sleeping well, endured the bitter cold on campus, and scraped my car against concrete in the parking garage, I needed the […]
Daily Blessing
Lately I’ve been taking very seriously my identity as part of a royal priesthood from 1 Peter 2:9. Among so many other wonderful duties, priests pronounce blessings. I want to make it part of my daily practice to speak blessings over my children, my husband, my neighbors, and anyone the Lord brings to mind. I […]
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Even the Miserable Rain
We’re driving back up north to Pennsylvania, and it’s raining and miserable the whole way. But then, just as I’m wondering about living with flair on a day like today, the landscape suddenly changes. As the temperature drops in the mountains, the terrible rain has turned every single branch on the trees to glistening icicles. […]
A Wonderful Thanksgiving
I pray that those reading who celebrate Thanksgiving enjoyed a wonderful holiday. We took this picture after my husband ran a Turkey Trot 10K race. I think of the blessing of family. I also think of the even greater blessing of God’s love poured into our hearts that fills every part.
“Wherever the Lord Is. . .”
This morning I read this beautiful sentence: “Wherever the Lord is, all must go right for his children; His presence is enough.” Hannah Whitall Smith exhorts us to remember this, to believe it, and to realize it’s happening now. All must go right. Jesus is here.
Your Abundant Resources
This morning, I loved the prayer I receive in my inbox from Prayers Over Our Children. The prayer simply asks that God give our children “abundant resources” to “soothe a grieving world.” I love thinking of the abundant resources of God both within us from the Holy Spirit and also externally in terms of physical provision […]