A Little Snowshoeing
I’m speaking at Camp of the Woods in New York and joined in the winter activities! I went snowshoeing for the first time in my life.
Everything a Teacher
I recently heard a wise woman express gratitude for a new difficulty in her life. She said, “I haven’t had a hardship in a while. I’m grateful. Pain in a good teacher.” She said this weeks ago, and I can’t get the idea out of my mind that everything can be a good teacher in […]
A Call for Patient Endurance
I’ve learned four things about how to patiently endure difficult things: Expressing gratitude and actively hunting for the new morning mercies of God. (Lamentations 3 and 1 Thessalonians 5) Having faith in the unseen and that God is working for our good. (Romans 8) Gathering with friends who support and carry us. (Hebrews 3) Living […]
Unseen Aid
This morning I found a quote from Billy Graham that gave me hope as I pray for Ukraine. He said simply this: “Believers, look up – take courage. The angels are nearer than you think.” I pray for unseen aid against the enemy today. And I remember that in our own lives, we have both […]
As Things Worsen
This morning I read the book of Habakkuk. It’s an appropriate book to read in a time of fear and suffering. As I watched the news last night and communicated with my Ukrainian student in class, I realized in a fresh way the suffering happening. And I thought about how it might not get better. […]
Putting Things In Perspective
Today I comforted my student from Ukraine whose cousin and uncle are fighting in the city. “They are still alive,” she said as I held onto her arms and watched her eyes fill with tears. “As of last night, they are still alive.” Nothing mattered at that moment. Not verbs, not semicolons, not due dates, […]
We Pray
This morning, I pray for God’s power and presence to infiltrate the hearts of those in battle. We need You, God! May your good and perfect will be accomplished! May Your people know Your peace and protection today.
Best with a Team
If you told me you were setting a new goal for yourself, you might hear this next question from me or my husband: “Where’s your team?” Ash said this to me recently when I needed help solving a problem at work. He reminded me it’s not good to be alone and working on something alone. […]
Just As Excited
Late last night, we heard the news that PSU would cancel classes today. We also heard that the school district had closed school for children. It’s a snow day all around! Yes! I find I’m just as excited as a child. I’ll sleep in! I’ll wear cozy clothes! I’ll watch movies and drink hot cocoa […]
When You’re Rushed or Pushed, Wait and Pray
I’m learning in my various leadership roles what it feels like to react rather than respond. When I respond, it comes from a place of wisdom and prayer and from love and peace. When I react, it comes from a place of fear, confusion, or some kind of emotion that makes me uncomfortable. Normally, I […]