Soul-Deep Fatigue

Before I started today’s workout, tears of soul-deep fatigue fell. As this training block ends—body, mind, and soul—I’m tired. As powerlifters, we train according to the principle of progressive overload. Simply put, my lifts get heavier each week over the course of a four-week period. […]

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 […]