Aging is Wisdom in Motion

I’m grateful for the older women in my life. They show me that aging is not declining; aging is wisdom in motion.  There is a divine purpose in developing spiritual resilience as an older woman. It’s a beautiful feature that goes beyond aesthetics—it’s holy, intentional, […]

My Heart Has Heard You Say

My heart has heard you say, “Come and talk with me.” And my heart responds, “Lord, I am coming.”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭27‬:‭8‬ ‭NLT‬‬ I have had this verse in mind for a while. The words, ‘My heart has heard you say,’ come to mind in the gym, […]

I Watch, I Wonder, I Wait

As the sunset approached, I walked with my eyes focused on the path ahead. I whispered, “I watch, I wonder, I wait.” What would Jesus reveal on this path? I kept watching, wondering, and waiting for a glimpse of Him. When Jesus was transfigured on […]

Prudence Prepares

A text from my oldest brother confirmed that a tree that stood in front of our parent’s home for more than 50 years was taken down today. In my head, I know it’s for the best. It suffered damage from various storms over the years. […]

Blossoms on the Trail

During my walk, vibrant yellow blossoms on the trail caught my attention. Smiling, I walked through the brush, bent low for a closer look, and my heart filled with a joyful peace. I had left home overwhelmed, peopled out, and tired, tired, tired. But this […]

God’s Way is Perfect

I love doing things my way. For powerlifters, our setups for each lift are a significant part of our technique. If you ever watch a powerlifting meet, each lifter has a noticeable ritual. If we have to make changes or adjustments, those would come well […]

Shut The Door

Clearing out my husband’s artwork and my father-in-law’s tools was the easy part of renovating this shed. Seven months after starting the work, I finally finished the insulation, and tomorrow, I will purchase drywall. I didn’t get as much done during the winter as I […]