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 […]
Category: Repeat
The Final Week
We are in the final week of our time here in Australia. It is such a fantastic experience to have time with our grandchildren. As a grandmother, I’ve been watching, listening, and asking questions to get to know them better. At ages ten and seven, […]
I Know Them
As I wrapped up my final set of deadlifts, sheer exhaustion crashed over me like a tidal wave. My muscles were begging for mercy, and I was more than ready to call it a day after my longest workout of the week. It was Day […]
No One Needs to Hear About
Honestly, I’m embarrassed to tell you what I’ve been through since Saturday. I descend from proud, honorable, hardworking women who kept their stories to themselves. To save face and retain dignity, they minded their business and expected others in the family to do the same. […]
Seven Ways to Hope
As we settle into the first week of Advent, I’ve noticed seven ways to hope in Him. I’ve used these words in reflecting, praying, and meditating. Each day, as I walk, I choose one and ponder its depth and significance. Types of Hope Confident. Romans […]
What Do You See?
“The question is not what are you looking at, the question is what do you see?” I posted this quote on social media the other day, and it is still at the forefront of my mind each time I go out to walk. This thought-provoking […]
Tell What He’s Done
Tell what He’s done for you. We sang this song at the church I grew up in during our Sunday night Testimony Services. One of the older saints would start the chorus, and we’d all join in. Congregation members would get up and testify, and […]
Given Everything
While Jesus was in the Temple, he watched the rich people dropping their gifts in the collection box. Then a poor widow came by and dropped in two small coins. “I tell you the truth,” Jesus said, “this poor widow has given more than all […]
I’m So Sorry
What is your response when you reach the end of a row at the grocery store and see someone coming? Maybe Walmart is not the best place to conduct sociological experiments. But the other day, while shopping, I noticed all the women coming around the […]