Live With Flair
(my daily blog)
The Basics
Sometimes people ask me for help in their spiritual lives. They want wisdom for how to build their adult lives and what kind of practices
Devotions for Children
Years ago (back in 2012!), I wrote a few devotions for campers and counselors at Camp Greystone. One of my devotions is featured today on
Some Advice for Essays on Applications
Today I visited a high school class in Paraguay via Zoom to talk about writing personal essays for the college application. What a thrilling time
The Longing and Hungry Soul
In Psalm 107:9, I found this beautiful sentence about God: For he satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul he fills with good things. I spent
Forget Not
I love the first few verses of Psalm 103. If you’re having a bad day, remember all you’ve been given. We read this: Praise the Lord, my
In Your Favor
I woke up thinking about a quote I loved from The Great Gatsby. I read these words back in 9th grade and thought they were such
Fixed Ahead
Several times this week, I had to walk across a room without spilling from a too-full container. I learned the secret of keeping a steady
Always Something New to Try
Today I met a new friend who loves music. She recommended her two favorite Spotify playlists (The Pulse of Americana and the new retro). I
Moving Right Along
Today, Ashley and I endured the shaming of an older woman driving in our neighborhood who tired to prove to us we were wrong to