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Taking What Comes
I have a winter stomach bug, and I do nothing but rest all day long. It’s what this day brings, and for once in my
A Fun Presentation: Teaching High School Students What I Wish They Knew As Incoming Freshmen
Today I return to high school to teach a writing course of graduating seniors what I wish they would know as incoming freshmen. I loved
Missing the Window (Italian Mama Wisdom)
Years ago, the Italian Mama told me to do much less work when my children became teenagers. We were walking around the neighborhood, and she
When You Pray to Increase
This morning, I consider the concept of “increase” in scripture. So many times, we pray that God would increase our wealth, fruitfulness, influence, families, or
There’s a Certain Kind of Snow
On the sledding hill this afternoon, as the snow swirls about us and the bright sleds tumble down the landscape, I pace back and forth
Living as Accompaniment
Whenever I watch and listen to musicians with accompaniment, I find myself overwhelmed with emotion. Today I watch a daughter playing flute on stage with
Back to the Woods
We walk to clear our minds, to let ideas bubble up and overflow into needed conversation, and to settle down into the quiet of nature.
Holiday Tip: Things Take Longer Than They Do
After all these years, I’ve finally stopped overbooking the day. I remember the wise saying, “Things take longer than they do.” It’s such a clever
Alone With Your Thoughts
Twice this week, friends explain that they listen to podcasts constantly because–among other benefits like learning new things–they also don’t want to be alone with