Each passing decade is a tribute to God’s sustaining grace for our aging bodies. Every wrinkle, every gray hair, every careful step is a declaration that God has carried us through days we once prayed to see. Even to your old age and gray hairs […]
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Praying, walking, and listening
Can I be honest? As a caregiver, my life changed when hers did. This is a new season, and I am learning as I go. As we navigate this journey, my priorities are changing. We have hard conversations and work through embarrassing moments. As I […]
The First Taste
My popcorn recipe is very straightforward. I make it the same way every time. I use a tablespoon of coconut oil for the bottom of the pot. After it melts I add enough popcorn kernels to cover the bottom in a single layer, put on […]
Self-Soothing or Self-Care?
In spite of my disciplined fitness routine, I was today years old when I realized that I needed to make a choice: self-soothing or self-care. For me, self-soothing comes naturally. A package of gluten-free Oreos, washed down with sugar-free Dr. Pepper while binge-watching Netflix, takes […]
No One Needs to Hear About
Honestly, I’m embarrassed to tell you what I’ve been through since Saturday. I descend from proud, honorable, hardworking women who kept their stories to themselves. To save face and retain dignity, they minded their business and expected others in the family to do the same. […]
Given Everything
While Jesus was in the Temple, he watched the rich people dropping their gifts in the collection box. Then a poor widow came by and dropped in two small coins. “I tell you the truth,” Jesus said, “this poor widow has given more than all […]
My Sacred Anchor
90 minutes after sitting in the chair at the dentist’s office, I rise to leave with an anchor securely in place. The professionalism and excellent care by this all-female crew is impressive. It wasn’t part of my prayer request. However, I’m always grateful when God, […]
Living Offended is a Choice
“Being offended is inevitable. Living offended is a choice.” I saw this quote on a friend’s social media page. For me, it is a profound truth about the human experience. Our social media feeds, the local news, and even casual conversations can be breeding grounds […]
Don’t Let Shame Make You Hide
You only need two things to have a “summer body.” Summer. And a body. Wear shorts. Pose for the picture. Go for a swim with your family. Don’t let shame make you hide your body. And for goodness sake, don’t let the shaming come from […]
The Secret Power of Small Beginnings
I arrived at the gym that morning fully armed with well-rehearsed excuses dressed up as reasons to quit. While others managed to lift twenty or thirty pounds, the weight of the five-pound dumbbell in my left hand was nearly unbearable. Sweat trickled down my back […]