Unexpected Joy
I love asking people about their “unexpected joys” after a time of being away from them. You can ask, “How is your summer going? Any unexpected joys?” I believe the word “unexpected” makes us think differently and engages our mind in delightful ways. What happened that I wasn’t expecting that brought me joy I wasn’t […]
In the Way of Love
I teach professional development to college students. I help them set goals and think deeply about a personal mission. Lately, though, when I think about achievement, future plans, goal setting, and hopes and dreams, I find myself thinking about this singular hope and goal: to walk “in the way of love” (Ephesians 5:1-2). What does […]
A Great Recipe with Lots of Dill
I absolutely love finding recipes that make use of whatever I’m currently harvesting in my garden. As you know, I have an abundance of dill. I also have many green chives. So imagine my delight when I found this delicious Simple Lemon Dill Quinoa Chickpea Salad from Kitchen Treaty. The website: https://www.kitchentreaty.com/simple-lemon-dill-quinoa-chickpea-salad/ I replaced the […]
Daily Little Harvest for One
I confess to you now: I sometimes eat every raspberry, every ground cherry, and every green bean without even offering them to anyone else. It’s my daily little harvest for one.
For Some, This Blesses
I find myself complaining about the awful humidity here in central Pennsylvania. I feel like I’m walking through a bog, a swampland, a sweaty shower room, or a jungle. You get the idea. The air feels heavy and moist. It’s oppressive. It even feels hard to breath. Ugh! You cannot take a long walk in […]
Every Morning, a Fresh Start
I love a fresh, new morning. We can start fresh with a blank canvas to turn this day into a masterpiece. God’s mercies are new every morning. They are right here waiting for you. Think about it. You can choose to hydrate, exercise, pray, and eat nutritious foods. You can choose to start or continue […]
Which Would You Prefer?
Today I learned that I often totally misread or misunderstand what others enjoy. I think because I love to do something that others will also love to join me in that thing. So when I approached a couple to see if they’d like to join my husband and me at a restaurant, I followed my […]
God Presence Brings Success, Favor, and Blessing
When I read Genesis 39, I’m always so moved and inspired by Joseph’s story. I’m amazed at what happens to a life when God is present. When God is present in our lives, we succeed. When God is present, God causes things to prosper. When God is present, we find favor with others. When God […]
As Everything Is
It’s time. Finally, it’s time. I can finally venture to the garden each morning to pick a bowlful of ripe raspberries. What a simple pleasure that connects my soul to all the things I treasure: simplicity, nature, and grace! Yes, the raspberry reminds me of God’s favor on our lives and the grace we enjoy […]
Finding All the Baby Turtles
I’ve always loved turtles. It’s a great day when you find a turtle. Yesterday morning at White Lake, I stumbled upon what seemed like a nest of baby turtles freshly hatched. I felt like I was in heaven! I counted at least 8 little turtle hatchlings swimming near the shore. Yes, it’s always a great […]