I remember the exact date I lost my childhood faith: February 22, 1985. I had believed with all my heart that Jesus would raise our daughter from the dead. But after four days of praying, hoping, and believing for a miracle, our first child, Patricia […]
A Wrinkle in the Rug
There was a wrinkle in the rug. More than one, actually. I’m not sure how long they’d been there, maybe 20 years or so. It wasn’t simply annoying. It was a fall risk for my mother-in-law that we needed to mitigate. My husband bought a […]
Make Your Life a Prayer
I used to think that to make your life a prayer required grand gestures. You know, like hours of crying out to Him each day with a list of petitions, or shutting yourself away from the world in a quiet retreat. I’m not condemning those […]
Ugly Truths and Beautiful Gifts
I love to walk, but there are days when it’s all about getting the steps in and not about connecting with God. Yesterday, I realized that there are ugly truths and beautiful gifts in prayer walking. Contemplative prayer walking is part of a lifestyle of […]
Sustaining Grace for Our Aging Bodies
Each passing decade is a tribute to God’s sustaining grace for our aging bodies. Every wrinkle, every gray hair, every careful step is a declaration that God has carried us through days we once prayed to see. Even to your old age and gray hairs […]
Praying, walking, and listening
Can I be honest? As a caregiver, my life changed when hers did. This is a new season, and I am learning as I go. As we navigate this journey, my priorities are changing. We have hard conversations and work through embarrassing moments. As I […]
He Already Knows
I remember when my grandmother cautioned me about university. She was afraid my faith would suffer. Faith is often seen as a confidence untouched by doubt. But God also gave us the ability to ask questions. We are told to become like little children. And […]
The First Taste
My popcorn recipe is very straightforward. I make it the same way every time. I use a tablespoon of coconut oil for the bottom of the pot. After it melts I add enough popcorn kernels to cover the bottom in a single layer, put on […]
Know Your Fall Risk
It’s a vivid memory. When I close my eyes, I can still see the hospital bracelet around my wrist saying, “Fall Risk.” I am blessed to know the source of my vulnerability. After all, it’s important to know your fall risk. My balance is off […]
Sticking Points
Sticking Points. Every powerlifter has them. It’s the place in the lift where the weight feels unbearably heavy and you question your strength. It’s when you’re faced with a choice: give up, or keep fighting. For example, my sticking point in the deadlift is at […]