I came out of the gym to a glorious sunset, but I nearly walked past that moment of beauty God had placed right in front of me without capturing it. You know, it’s easy to move past those moments when you’re tired, overwhelmed, or when […]
Category: Pray
What Is Your Why?
What is your why? This question gets asked a lot when goal-setting. Your why is supposed to give you the passion and determination needed to get started and keep going. My grandmother lived to be a few months shy of 100 years old, so my […]
And Consider This
In my devotional time this week, I’ve been focused on the word “Consider.” It wasn’t a quick glimpse. I kept coming back to the word over and over. It’s the kind of word that deserves unhurried attention. And the reward for me was discovering three […]
Offending the Pharisee
Having ‘clean hands’ without compassion misses the point of the gospel. After being invited into the home of a Pharisee to dine, Jesus made a choice. He knew that He was offending the Pharisee by not doing the ritual washing before a meal, and He […]
That All May Go Well
How does it feel when you start something new? I’m feeling nervous, excited, and eager to get started on a new adventure. In the gym’s fitness office, there are three files in my tray. Three women at the start of their fitness journey. As I […]
Grow Up in Every Way
The other day at the gym, a woman walked up to me and said, “Your arms are so big. How long have you been doing this?” I told her 13 years. She started counting on her fingers, tilting her head back and forth, then proudly […]
Moon Joy
Is it just me, or did we collectively experience ‘moon joy’ along with the crew of Artemis 2? Not the kind of joy that brings a smile or a laugh, but the kind that brings deep peace. Peace that passes understanding and wraps our present […]
Perplexed
There are moments in life when clarity disappears, insight is not forthcoming, and wisdom is nowhere to be found. As I write this, I’m feeling overwhelmed by things that I don’t understand. In times when the path ahead feels uncertain, and our hearts sit in […]
Consider Your Relative: Learning Faith from Elizabeth
When the angel told Mary, “Consider your relative Elizabeth,” it was more than reassurance. It was an invitation to reflect. There is much to glean from considering Elizabeth’s life. Hers is a life that embodies the kind of faith that produces deep inner calm, the […]
Deliver Us
A little boy raised his hand and waved at me from his comfy reclined position in the double stroller. He greeted me with a very loud “Hi!” and I returned his “Hi” and waved back. His little sister waved and I greeted her too. As […]