The ear that heeds wholesome admonition will lodge among the wise. Proverbs 15:31 NRSVUE Wholesome admonition. To me, a wholesome admonition is a correction intended to redirect us toward what is right. We don’t have to accept every word spoken about us. However, when […]
Tag: Habits
Becoming a Modern-Day Anna
I’ve spent a lot of time over the past few weeks reading and re-reading about Anna the prophetess. I think what attracts me most is her age. Especially since I am one of the oldest women at the gym I go to, I love having […]
5 Ways to Trust the Process
Trust the process, they said. But what is the process? The word ‘process’ is a noun. It’s described as a series of steps or actions that must be completed to achieve a particular result or goal. The Results On Monday, I completed the steps and […]
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, […]
Shut The Door
Clearing out my husband’s artwork and my father-in-law’s tools was the easy part of renovating this shed. Seven months after starting the work, I finally finished the insulation, and tomorrow, I will purchase drywall. I didn’t get as much done during the winter as I […]
Choosing Strong
I’ve been on some form of diet to make myself smaller since I was 16 years old. Diet culture implores us to conform or contort ourselves to fit society’s ever-changing standard of perfection. Looking back, each time I hit my goal weight, the goalpost had […]
Guard Your Heart
I love walking. Especially outdoors. Walking is one of the most accessible exercises to enhance cardiovascular health. When walking briskly, our heart rate elevates, circulation is boosted, and our hearts are strengthened. As we engage in this habit over time, this simple act significantly lowers […]
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 […]
Measure Twice, Cut Once
Measure twice, cut once is a real thing. Today I learned the hard way that I need to double-check the measurements before cutting. I was so eager to start insulating my shed’s walls that I used a ‘guestimate’ instead of an accurate measurement. Measure and […]