Some Things Bringing Joy
If you haven’t made your gratitude list for today, challenge yourself to list 20 things. Here is my list today:
A Podcast to Enjoy from Live Faith First
I have loved joining various podcasts on The Six Conversations. Here’s one to listen to (especially if you need something while you’re driving, cleaning the kitchen, walking, or weeding!) On Apple. On Spotify.
Nest Update
There’s a frost warning this week, and I’m noticing the mother bird stays on her nest more. Is she keeping the chicks warm? Does another egg still need to hatch? I’m not certain. But I do know she’s a great mother bird.
Many Will See
This morning I spent some time reading Psalm 40. I thought of us all when I read these lines: I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry.He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire;he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.He put a […]
Me: Hungry for God
What You Already Have and Already Are
I notice something in Genesis 3 this morning. Satan tempts Eve into thinking she needs something she already has and already is. We read this in verse 5 as Satan’s grand temptation to lure Eve into eating the forbidden fruit: “For God knows that when you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and […]
Checking the Nests
It’s now part of my daily routine to “check the nests.” I just love this time of year! I love discovering new bird nests, peeking in on perfect little eggs, and then watching the fledglings. When I pass a nest, I love seeing the proud mother bird warming her eggs with her brood patch. The […]
Try It For a Day
I loved being outside all day today. We enjoyed sunshine for the first time in days! So many delightful things happened: I connected with neighbors and laughed; I realized why my backyard attracted so many bunnies (I forgot to harvest so many carrots! They were coming for carrots!); I weeded most of the backyard; I […]
Mindset 3: Express Concern
Today I’m thinking about Mindset 3 from The Six Conversations: Express Concern. When you want a warm connection with others, you stay curious, you believe the best, you express concern, and you share your life. But many people don’t know what it means to express concern, or investment, in another person’s life. It’s easier than […]
A Summer of Connection
This morning, I read the US Surgeon General’s announcement about the health problems associated with loneliness and the call to action to intervene in this epidemic. Yes! We must! If you read the news today, you’ll discover how loneliness is killing us. Now more than ever, we need to commit to “closeness-enhancing behaviors” in your […]