Who are you? There are days when I struggle to remember all of who I am. It’s not like I have forgotten my name or where I come from. I don’t mean it like that. What I mean is that I have forgotten who I […]
The Reason I Am Grateful Is
Did you know that it’s possible to practice being grateful? For some of us being thankful isn’t our natural response to life’s events. Many years ago I started listing three things that I was grateful for at the end of each day. In the beginning, […]
This is How We Wall Sit
Are you looking for exercises you can do at home? Here’s one that I have found that doesn’t require any equipment, is easy to master, and provides a great workout for your thighs. To do a wall sit, simply begin by standing with your back […]
What’s In Your House?
Elisha asked her, “what can I do for you? Tell me, what do you have in the house?” She said, “Your servant has nothing in the house except a jar of oil.” 2 Kings 4:2 CSB Tell me, dear friend, what do you have […]
Two Truths and One Lie
Can you spot the lie? I was born in England. I have more than 50 first cousins. I don’t like bread. How often do you lie to yourself about food? I caught myself doing it the other day. When someone finds out that I’m gluten […]
3 Ways to Get Back On Track
How do you handle disruptions in your fitness routine? I’ve been away from home for over three months now. It took me several weeks to find a good rhythm with working out after my father’s death. Last week my mother and I traveled to visit […]
Fomenting My Own Oppression
I have a confession to make. I love words. Maybe too much. In the 9th summer of my life I could be found perched on the highest branch of my favorite tree reading a book. Each new word I discovered found its way into a […]
Come and See
He said to them, “Come and see.” They came and saw where He was staying, and remained with Him that day (now it was about the tenth hour). John 1:39 NKJV I love the sense of wonder and excitement embodied within the come and see […]
What’s in Your Smoothie?
Have you ever had a green smoothie? I didn’t think I would like them as much as I do! For the past month I’ve had one everyday. One of the benefits for me is that I don’t have to think about what to make for […]
Stop Breathe Pray Give Thanks
Can I be honest? At my age trying to do anything that involves balance tends to frustrate me. I have such a strong desire to be perfect. The first time Kaylon, my trainer in Belize, gave me this exercise to do I said, “You have […]