This week we’re celebrating 30 weeks together–30 weeks of antics and vulnerabilities that have hopefully connected to bigger, more important lessons in life, 30 weeks of words of loving kindness for ourselves and each other.
The trays of slides were an unexpected surprise, long-lost treasures found tucked away in the garage, and my reaction to a long-forgotten vacation photo stunned me. It was a vivid reminder of an important journey of gratitude.
Silly moments can lead to serious moments. They can also lead to petty ones. Small moments can take us to beautiful places; they can also set us up for icky ones, if we’re not careful.
Earlier this month, I watched the first of nine emergency vehicles rush into my neighborhood. When I went outside, I found my buddy standing alone in the rain under a tree, medics hurrying around him. I learned his grandma was
Music helps us share a moment and memories. Music also helps us share God’s hope and peace. Your favorite song?
Too often I’m focused on the wrong stuff. Too often I miss what’s most important.
Last week Jeff Bezos shared a value proposition, what some have called a brutal truth: Create more than you consume. Thinking about the past year and our bigger walk with God, I wondered if his comments had any application to
Even after surgery, I was looking for reasons to check out: it aches, it’s stiff. Later that day I saw a Facebook meme that said, “There’s something in you that the world needs.”
Last week I talked about my son’s friend, a young man who’s a felon. When I finished filming, I immediately had a moment. Should I have said he was an ex-felon? I googled the question: “Felon or ex-felon?” and learned
My son Kyle met his friend at the gym. They’d bonded over tattoos and weightlifting equipment. Over time, while spotting each other, while doing whatever weightlifting guys do, Kyle learned a lot about his friend. “It’s an amazing story, Mom.”
I love helping women of faith connect our delightfully ordinary stories to God’s extraordinary love and faithfulness. I pray our time together will encourage and empower you. As you know, God’s been in the details of our life–always has been, always will be. Let’s keep in touch.
