Less Than You Might Do
Especially around the holidays, we exhaust ourselves. But living through a pandemic with all its uncertainty and fear means we’re adding this stress onto what’s already exhausting us. Do you remember 10 years ago when I wrote about making your Not To Do List? The Not to Do list can start now as you list things […]
What You Need to Put Up With This
I’m learning from some great professional development coaching questions from Andi Saitowitz that she provides in a personal development journal called Rise and Shine. She invites readers to pick something in their life they cannot change. Then, she challenges them to accept this thing and then see that thing as a blessing (hard to do!). […]
A Bible Verse to Encourage You Today: Psalm 84:11
This morning I read Psalm 84:11. I took a picture of it and texted it to my daughters to enjoy. I told my husband about it. Then, I wrote about it in my journal. Now, I’m telling you. After you read it, consider a person you might tell who needs it desperately today. Consider memorizing […]
Low Expectations While Hopeful
Another thing I’ve learned from living in a pandemic: keep expectations low, but stay hopeful. With a rapidly changing situation with infections rising, I wonder if interstate travel will stop for a while at least in Pennsylvania. Will this mean no outdoor Thanksgiving with my family in other states? Will this mean no Christmas gatherings […]
I’m Still Speaking Virtually (An Update)!
Today I spent some time firming up my contracts for my virtual speaking events for winter 2021. Yes! I’m still booking speaking events all the time. It’s so fun! One of the unintended blessings of COVID-19 involves virtual speaking events that I might never have had the opportunity to provide. Whether I’m speaking in Canada, […]
The Things We Look Forward to Each Day
I love writing down in my gratitude journal all the things I look forward to in a day. It builds hope for the day and also allows me to thank God for the all the little things that make for a great day. On my list I’ve included my daily Bible reading time, my hour […]
Gushing Out
Today I consider the verb that translates to “pour out” in Psalm 62:8 where David writes this: “Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.” I look up the verb “pour out” in the Hebrew, and it’s a word that means gush out–like something […]
Taking It Easy
One thing I’ve learned through COVID-19 is that it’s good and right to take it easy. For the past several months, I’d say things like, “It’s OK to relax; after all, we’re living through a pandemic!” I’d snuggle into my pajamas and watch Gilmore Girls if I needed to. I’d sleep in when and if […]
In Your Own Sweet Time
I love things that take their own sweet time. I love the beauty of late-bloomers. I love unexpected fruitfulness after years of waiting. After all these years of living with flair, I’ve learned that waiting pays off. God’s timing is never wrong. In fact, He’s setting you up for some kind of marvelous moment. Just […]
A Favorite Afternoon Refreshment
I’ve been loving this drink: Fill a glass with plenty of ice. Add a few cubes of frozen ground ginger (from Trader Joes). Add a splash of elderberry syrup, 1/4 cup of your favorite kombucha, and the juice of one orange. You can also add a splash of lime juice. Top everything off with a […]