I Can’t Tell You
I’m eating dinner with my six year old, and she announces that she has the world’s best math teacher. For a little girl who has
January 4, 2012
Live With Flair
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Scratch Life Anywhere
This morning, I read the quote, “Scratch life anywhere, and you find a witness to the Way.” It’s E. Stanley Jones again, talking about how
January 3, 2012
Hide the Things You Don’t Like Inside the Things You Do: A Resolution for 2012
I’m starting to think that flaxseed can solve many problems. We’ve decided to use a few teaspoons a day in things like smoothies, sauces, and
January 2, 2012
The Return of the Hamburger Cupcakes
I ask my daughter what birthday treat she wants for her classroom, and she reports, “Everybody wants the Hamburger Cupcakes!” I realize now that I’m
January 1, 2012
Under New Management
I’m driving home from North Carolina, and I see an old restaurant with a dangling sign, half-lit. It says, “Come In! We’re Under New Management!”
December 31, 2011
One Simple Thing We Need
Last night I consider what a wise mentor once told me: “Sometimes your most spiritual activity might just be taking a nap.” I’m so tired
December 30, 2011
Go Find the Brokenhearted
This morning, I’m speaking to a group of 1,000 people about how I encounter God. As I pray about what to report, one phrase resonates
December 29, 2011
You’ll Make It
Today, my youngest daughter and I float petals in the creek. She loves to launch a flower where the creek begins and watch it find
December 28, 2011
When You Just Can’t Contain God
I’m speaking at a conference this week for 30 minutes on the topic of how I encounter God. I’m finding I cannot possibly narrow the
December 27, 2011
Graceful Adulthood
Whenever I return to my husband’s little hometown of Fuquay-Varina, NC, I’m always amazed that people actually do grow up. The little children who once
December 26, 2011