The juice of one lime, two teaspoons of honey, and hot water in an oversized coffee mug. Sip after sip comforts the spirit and warms the heart. A torrent of rain pounds the roof drowning out the sound of America’s Got Talent. Popcorn made the […]
Tag: spiritual journey
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 […]
Do You Trust Your Training?
“The bar is loaded for Alida Sharp, 260lbs.” I make one last adjustment to my belt as I advance toward the bar. I’m staring down at a weight I’ve never lifted before. But, I trust my training. I have confidence it will move, and it […]
Seeds, Meditations, and Prayers
Our thoughts are seeds, meditations, and prayers. In Genesis 21:14-19, Hagar’s thoughts left her hopeless. But in Mark 5:25-29, the bleeding woman’s thoughts were hopeful. As I ponder these two women and the situations they faced, I grow more and more curious. How do 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 […]
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 […]
21 Ways to Walk
There is a skill that most of us learn within the first 18 months of our lives. Walking. It’s a fairly simple action. We don’t really think about it, we just do it. We walk indoors, outdoors, on treadmills, in our living rooms. It’s one […]
What’s Your One Word?
Have you ever had a word get stuck in your head? Back in September, I saw a sign that said, “It’s time to OVERSEED.” Overseed? I searched Google for understanding. Apparently, this term is related to lawn care. My research uncovered several reasons to overseed: […]
Protect Your Peace
“Protect your peace!” That thought keeps reverberating in my head. I wonder if that’s even a thing in 2020? And yet, the voice is clear. So, I get out of bed, put on workout clothes, lace up my shoes, and go for a walk. I […]
5 Ways to be More Observant
“You’re not very observant.” my husband matter-of-factly declared. At first, it hurt my feelings. Then I began to notice details I hadn’t seen before. How long have I lived with unfocused eyes? My overwhelmed, just-get-it-done, to-do list following lifestyle damaged my view of the world […]