Don’t sit this one out
Sometimes I will be at the store, and know I’m supposed to buy something for someone, but I don’t know who. Or I’ll be packing for a trip, and I know I’m supposed to throw in a few extra books I’ve written but I don’t know why. It’s always fun when I figure out the
Younger You
What would your nine-year-old self think of you right now? Would the younger you be in awe that you even made it to __ years old? Would that youthful being say, “Way to go!” or “What the heck were you thinking?” I know one thing: whether we are hitting life on the mark or need
What’s your word?
Have you chosen a word for 2022? Is it Journey or Joy or Rest or Resilience? Are you wondering what I’m even talking about? Lots of people pick a word each January as their foundation for the year ahead. It’s the thing they come back to in chaos; the place of growth or gratitude in
Laugh a little!
I woke up this morning and tried to think about something kind and heartfelt and inspiring to tell you. You know — maybe a little sappy and still in the Birth of Jesus spirit? Yeah, no. I just want to laugh. Full out peeing my pants laughter or a fit of giggles will do. Maybe
Cut the buts
Poor Dennis. He taught me how to play pickleball almost a year ago and then he had to go ahead and beat me four games in a row today. Or maybe it was five. I lost count. As I packed up to go, he threw a ball in my bag. It wasn’t my ball. It
You must know this
“I always believed in God. I didn’t always know He believed in me.” -Matt Maher from Christmas with The Chosen: The Messengers I heard those words as I sat in the dark movie theater. It was a record-screeching, everything comes to a halt, moment. I grabbed my phone and the friend next to me simply
When bribery is a good idea
I’m not above bribery. This morning I woke up to find a note next to my computer: “MOM When I wake up ask me about Psalm 23. I know it but I will forget to do it for you if you don’t remind me.” I have three children, but the one who left this note
