Above Every Delay
I receive an alert that thunderstorms will most likely delay my trip home tomorrow. I apply the family motto that “every delay is God’s way” so I can begin to turn my dread to joy. Who wants another hotel, another long wait at the airport, and the fuss? Will I cancel class on Monday? What […]
Beginning with Joy
I’m traveling and speaking again this weekend, and this morning, I learned to ask this question: What truly brings me joy? How can I do that thing here? As I walk with God today, I realize how much bringing others joy brings me joy. I think about all the things I could do in this […]
God is a Good Teacher
It’s so true what God says in Psalm 32:8: I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. How do I know? Because after all this time, I’ve truly learned how to do the things God has called me to do. […]
A Different Moment
I’ve been talking to my older daughter about how to worship God in any situation. We talk about marveling over something that brings you to a place of awe over God’s design. We talk about actively looking for God’s provision at all times because it’s His nature to provide; He’s forever providing and sustaining. We finally […]
These Back Views
Today I rejoice in the view from the kitchen window as the stormy sky shines a bit of light on the transformed leaves. I’m arranging ingredients for dinner. I’m always here, at the back of the house, looking out. I love the filtered light; it creates some kind of nostalgia, longing, joy—something. I realize I […]
The Tree I’ve Been Waiting For
My favorite neighborhood tree takes its time to turn golden. And then one day, when the blue sky and burgundy neighboring trees arrive to enhance its color, it decides it’s ready.
And the Carving
I look at the enormous pumpkins and the bowl of seeds I’ll now roast. A single seed transformed into thousands of seeds inside six pumpkins. My daughter stays in process with her pumpkin that will wear braces on the teeth she’s carving.
Not Every Fight
A wise woman shares some of her life lessons this morning. She says two things she’s most learned: 1. You don’t have to attend every fight you’re invited to. In other words, not every issue deserves our attention. Not every issue is God’s calling for us. 2. Sharing Christ is about attraction not promotion. In […]
Stories Around the Dinner Table
I love family dinner so much. The Italian Mamas long ago revealed to me the great investment of time, creativity, and love that comprises the family dinner. We’ve been prioritizing that time in our family as a ritual of connection, story telling, and wisdom. It’s only about 30 minutes in length, but we’ve been taking […]
Overcorrection
Today I learn that my eyeglass lens prescription was too strong. My eyes, somehow, have improved.The blurriness I saw through the glasses wasn’t my failing eyes; the lens wasn’t right for me, even though, on face value, it was stronger and better. Sometimes too strong is worse than not enough. I think about stepping back, […]