“Mary has discovered the one thing most important by choosing to sit at my feet. She is undistracted, and I won’t take this privilege from her.” Luke 10:42 TPT An undistracted life, like Mary’s, is fully focused on present-moment experiences with Him. Every detail […]
Tag: spiritual life
I Know Who You Are
The lady’s room is a public place where women always seem to form connections. There we all were, at a jazz concert during intermission, waiting our turn to use the restroom. As I stood in line, a woman caught sight of me in the mirror, […]
An Uphill Climb
I returned home from Arizona late Saturday night, which meant sleeping in on Sunday morning. After watching our church’s service online, we ate breakfast and went for a hike. I was tired of making decisions so Tom chose our path. It was an uphill climb. […]
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 […]
What Zone is Your Heart In?
Have you ever wondered what zone your heart is in? Today my fitness watch did a new thing. It showed on screen when my heart rate switched from one zone to the next. My workout for the day was all core so I didn’t see […]
Turn Your Wishes Into Prayers
I wish. It’s a simple statement. I wish I had more time, I wish I could be there for you, or I wish we could all get along. Wishing is a normal part of human life. During my walk on Sunday afternoon, I saw dandelions […]
Is He Lord of Our Decisions
“Is He Lord of our decisions?” During my time in Kansas back in 2020, I had several opportunities to chat with my brother, the Coach. One thing we discussed was calming yourself down before making a decision. He advises his athletes to do this during […]
When Not If
What a difference a word makes. The word ‘if,’ in my mind, is about probability. But the word ‘when’ means it’s just a matter of time. Some things are inevitable and we must be prepared for them. Hurricane season comes every year. It’s ‘when’ not […]
The Secret of Being Content
How did you celebrate the holiday on Monday? My husband and I went to see the movie Mean Girls. It’s about the trials and traumas teens face dealing with the social aspect of high school. Although I have fond memories of those years, my husband […]
We Love Because
Six weeks ago, we left Belize with two suitcases, two backpacks, and two grieving hearts. A parent’s death changes everything. It changes how we view life, how we value relationships, and how we relate to God. For 18 years we’ve served as missionaries. Five years […]