Your Mistake Is

Jesus replied, “Your mistake is that you don’t know the Scriptures, and you don’t know the power of God. Matthew‬ ‭22‬:‭29‬ ‭NLT‬‬ After the Sadducees questioned Jesus regarding a hypothetical widow, seven brothers, and the resurrection, Jesus made this statement. “Your mistake is.” It is […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]