It was his unbridled tilted-head-backward laughter that did me in. He searched the surveillance camera to see if the items I’d paid for made it into the bag. The video clearly showed that they did. After he finished laughing at me, I questioned him again, […]
Tag: life lessons
Lessons Learned in the Gym
Saturday tore me down. I had expectations when I showed up at the gym. My thoughts spiraled out of control. I felt alone and invisible. As I was holding 110lbs over my chest, I told myself my presence there didn’t matter. The weight suddenly felt […]
Follow the Rules of the Road
“But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.” Matthew 7:14 NIV We have some minor construction going on in front of our house. We’re replacing our culvert. This required our driveway to be removed, […]
Modesty is Relative
What does it mean to be modest in 2021? Are there still standards for how a woman should dress in public? How I dress as a worship leader is different from how I dress at the gym. At the gym, I dress according to the […]
What’s So Important About Choices?
A freak accident took over our 4th of July celebration. Netflix is cued up, popcorn is on the stove, and hot chocolate is next on my agenda. I open the cabinet door, and before I can react, a ceramic Christmas plate from the top shelf […]
Now What?
Have you ever accomplished a goal and wondered, “Now what?” That’s me this week. On Friday I take my final exam. My degree will be complete. Forty years after graduating high school, I am graduating from university. Now what? What do we do when we […]
Comparisonitis Leads to Envy
I am recovering from a horrific case of ‘comparisonitis.’ I’ve discovered it’s highly contagious. And that ‘comparisonitis’ leads to envy. Scrolling through Instagram, I marvel at the strength of a few women from the gym. Their videos make me question, “why aren’t I as strong […]
Harnessing the Power of Godly Habits
Two unmarked speed-bumps are on the road I’m traveling this morning. I know exactly where each bump lies and ease my car over the first one. I look for pedestrians, cars pulling out of the parking lot to my right, and slowly move through the […]
Are You Going Deep?
“You’re bending forward too far, and that makes you think you’re going deep. But, you’re not.” Kaylon’s words at the gym often hit me as life lessons. But today was different. Today, I distinctly feel the need to pay careful attention to this critique. Because […]
The Power of Daily Choices
She had a beautiful headpiece containing ten silver coins. Her husband gave it to her on their wedding day. Her daily choices, including wearing this garland, keep her focused and grounded. Each morning she put it on as a symbol of her husband’s love. It […]