Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Colossians 3:23 This week, I am an official, coach, and athlete handler at the North American Regional Powerlifting Championships. It feels strange not competing myself, as this […]
Tag: life lessons
Piece by Deliberate Piece
One piece by deliberate piece, it will all come together. One hundred twenty-six days ago, I started walking 10,000 steps a day. I’ve prayed, cried, and sweated mile after mile, listening and longing for deep divine connection and better understanding. This transilient experience from Belize […]
Hidden Significance
Hidden significance. Four years ago, in the final days of his life, my father kept asking if he could “go home now?” He asked this question daily for a week. And each day, I would tell him he had to stay there until he got […]
I Have Learned the Secret
Lavender chai, a lemon square, and a new-to-me book. Those were just a few of the treats that I enjoyed over the weekend. On Saturday, I attended my first Friend of the Library sale. Carefully tuned in to the voice of my Google Maps GPS, […]
What A Privilege
I’ve stopped watching the news. I’m in that space between wanting to be informed and needing to hold onto my sanity. A feeling of unrest and low-key anger rises when I overthink. Dipping my gluten-free pancakes in syrup, the word ‘privilege’ finds its way into […]
Swim Fins, a Mask, and a Snorkel
When I began my contemplative prayer walks, my goal was to walk and take pictures of whatever caught my eye. I have a lot of photos of flowers, cactus, and clouds. Some of my favorite photos are of things people leave behind. Toys, confetti, empty […]
No fuss, No drama
I saw a pacifier on the ground when I was out walking today. I’m not sure how long it’s been there. Long enough to be encrusted with dirt. It reminds me of when our children threw away their pacifiers. There came a day when they […]
Gratitude and Grief
In the last few days, I’ve learned that gratitude and grief can coexist in the same heart. God’s grace is indeed sufficient for both. Grace makes space to cherish the memories of our loved one while missing the warmth of their presence. I’m grateful for […]
When God says, “I Will”
When God says, “I will” lives are changed. He speaks these two simple power-packed words six times in Psalm 91. His promises have been my lifeline lately. When my physical therapy brings me to tears, I pray using His words. This week, in the crevice […]
Not Today
The sound of their laughter is like fingernails on a chalkboard. “Ain’t nobody got time for this! Not today, satan.” Some days, I have to fight off rejection when left out of a conversation. When their heads touch as private jokes are whispered to one […]