Turning on a light is a small, deliberate act that changes everything else in the room. We turn lights on and off routinely without much thought. But it’s the power of light that lets us see clearly and move with clarity. We need the light […]
Category: Repeat
Readiness Can’t Be Rushed
Most of the things that matter in life, simply cannot be rushed. Children need time to grow and mature. Muscles need time to be built and defined. The deep roots of a tree do not form overnight. Like each of these, readiness can’t be rushed. […]
The Only Constant
Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! And from our first breath to our last, His love is the only constant. His is a steadfast endures forever kind of love. In Psalm 136, the psalmist repeats ‘His steadfast love endures forever’ 26 times, […]
An Invitation to Live in Awe
I believe there is a sacred invitation woven into everyday life, an invitation to live in awe. Not just on mountaintops or in life’s biggest moments, but right where we are, in the ordinary. I find it there often. As an older athlete and a […]
Acting With Wisdom
Recently, while reading a trilogy, I found myself increasingly frustrated with a character named Zelie. From book one through book three, her decisions often felt impulsive, emotionally driven, and, if I’m honest, immature. I yearned for Zelie to start acting with wisdom, to pause, and […]
Roots Tell the Truth
My steps are slow, unhurried, giving space for my prayers. On these walks, I find myself looking down more than ahead. Noticing the roots of trees that push through the soil, exposed and twisting, searching the earth for nourishment. Roots tell the truth. They reveal […]
Go Tell It
I love how Christmas Eve invites us into a holy pause. The lights feel softer, the world feels quieter, and our hearts lean in toward wonder. It echoes the first Christmas, when the earth was still, and a heavenly choir arose. Angels, a host of […]
Know Your Fall Risk
It’s a vivid memory. When I close my eyes, I can still see the hospital bracelet around my wrist saying, “Fall Risk.” I am blessed to know the source of my vulnerability. After all, it’s important to know your fall risk. My balance is off […]
Align Your Habits
I have a new training program with a few exercises I am not used to. At times, I feel uncoordinated and awkward. My habit is to video myself so I can see my form. When I have questions, I send a video to my coach […]
Apply Yourself Consistently
Last week, we looked at wholehearted acceptance, the first step in trusting the process. The second step is to apply yourself consistently to the process. Whether in the gym or on a walking trail, I took the time to ponder these red words in the […]