Cutting Snowflakes
Every year, we cut snowflakes to decorate the windows and doors. If I forget to do this, my daughter reminds me that it’s time to
December 7, 2015
Live With Flair
(my daily blog)
Victories He Gives
This morning I read Psalm 21:1 where David shouts, “The king rejoices in your strength, Lord. How great is his joy in the victories you
December 6, 2015
Gather
Every day, you take in, from scattered places, all the meaning you can. You assemble; you gather; you bring it all together into something good
December 5, 2015
In the Right Hand, In the Right Light
You know I’m not the world’s best photographer, and you also know I don’t have a nice camera. I still use the one on my
December 4, 2015
The Greatest Seat at the Holiday Table
Sometimes holidays usher in feelings of loneliness and disconnection more than joyful belonging. Here’s the post I wrote for Crosswalk.com today: http://www.crosswalk.com/faith/spiritual-life/the-greatest-seat-at-the-holiday-table.html
December 3, 2015
A Day You’ll Remember
On this day, I walked in the cold, dreary rain with Kate to school. It was a dark morning, and it was more of a
December 2, 2015
Reinvented You
I often encounter discouraged students who cry out, “I need to reinvent myself!” Today, I heard the expression again from a student facing a setback.
December 1, 2015
Downtime
I love watching what different family members do to refresh. One immediately goes to her art supplies; one tinkers about; one reads. I write. It’s
November 30, 2015
How It Feeds Your Soul
I consider how easily soul starved I become without the right intake. I can fill up with food and shopping and entertainment when all along
November 29, 2015
Never a Good Time
I remember the advice of a graduate school mentor who told me not to ever put life on hold to wait for a better time
November 28, 2015