The Whole Secret
I loved reading Hannah Whitall Smith’s words this morning about “the whole secret.” She writes, “Those, therefore, who know Him as their Father, know the whole secret. They are their Father’s heirs and may now enter into possession of all that is necessary for their present needs. They will therefore be very simple in their […]
Your Summer Audiobooks
Hello there! If you are already planning your summer audiobooks for driving or for just listening as you go about your days, you can find these titles in audiobook form. Thank you for being such great readers, listeners, and friends. (Click on the title to find the book on Audible.) Sent: Living a Life that […]
Lifter of My Head
Back during my youth group days, we sang a worship song I just loved. It went like this: Thou, O Lord, are a shield about me. You’re my glory; you’re the lifter of my head. I loved that soothing song, and I often sang it as I went about my day. This morning, as I […]
End of the Semester at Penn State
I can hardly believe the semester is over! I taught every day in-person, in a mask, and with great joy.
Little Delights from the Lord: A Story of Pear Jam
Something wonderful happened. I was talking to dear friend, and I learned of her love of pear jam. But not just any pear jam—a pear jam with no cinnamon or extra spices. This particular jam is apparently really hard to find. I had been thinking about my friend and all the ways she was trusting […]
These Were Delicious: Crispy Cauliflower Tacos
Last night for dinner, I tried a new recipe: Cauliflower Tacos from this website: https://www.acouplecooks.com/crispy-cauliflower-tacos/. Delicious! I love roasting cauliflower, but sometimes you don’t get the crispiness you’re hoping for. These crisp up; the cornmeal is the secret! Enjoy this recipe if you’re looking for a light, delicious meal. The whole family loved these tacos. […]
The Hardening Off
When I first began gardening, a graduate student at Penn State taught me all about “hardening off” my seedlings. She told me to take the plants I had grown indoors and gradually expose them—for just a few hours each day—to the sunlight, wind, and changing temperatures of the outdoors. This would “harden” them to make […]
A Fellow Expert in Asking Great Questions
My friend, Bob Tiede, is giving away some of his excellent resources about asking good questions. And he quotes me in his book, which I found so fun! I am always on the lookout for great leadership resources I can share with my friends and colleagues, and this is a quick read. Four of my […]
Being a Neighbor Who Notices
This morning, it touched my heart when an older neighbor reached out to ask if I was OK. He wrote, “I have not seen you on your walking route lately.” Indeed, I had shifted my walking times with my daughter to early morning and later afternoon (mostly to observe all the bunnies and the occasional […]
In Preparation for May: Notes from the Garden
Today I started preparing the garden for planting. I won’t transfer my indoor plants to the garden for another few weeks, but I wanted to take advantage of the beautiful weather. If you’re thinking about starting a fruit or vegetable garden, it’s the perfect time to begin your preparations. First, I weeded my vegetable garden […]