3 Questions For Tense Days in America
It’s been an unsettling couple weeks, hasn’t it? Kind of like someone shook up our snow globe of life and we’re trying to figure out where things are going to settle. Sunday morning husband John and I...
View ArticleOne of the Hardest Verses in the Bible, and Why it’s Important
Yesterday a friend of mine asked me what the Bible says to do when someone has “royally screwed you” (ok, his words were stronger, but you get the idea). He said he already has his lawyers in contact...
View Article3 Questions to Ask Before You Post on Social Media
Recently, a friend of mine was waiting in her van to pick up her son at soccer practice, like you do when it’s summer, and you have kids and 99% of your time is spent shuttling kids to activities. She...
View ArticleNow The Work of Christmas Begins
Those of you who subscribe to this blog know that it is my heart to create environments and resources that help us draw closer to Jesus and others. Often that sounds really good, but living it out? Ahh...
View ArticleSoul Food in a Time of Division
Anyone else feeling sad, discouraged, frustrated, concerned with the state of America right now? Our daughter works on Capitol Hill so you can imagine how hard it is for her! via GIPHY We are a...
View ArticleOne Breath Away From a Peace-filled Advent
I’m re-reading this post from Switzerland this morning. I edit and share it every year because every year I need it. I need to slow down and pay attention. I pray it will be helpful to you today too....
View ArticleTwo Important Questions to Ask of People Different From Us
Some things are just tough. Like figuring out why people are fascinated with the Kardashians, or how to fold fitted sheets, or what makes some people able to eat a kabillion Trader Joe’s dark chocolate...
View ArticleSoul Food For the New Normal
As I post this, we are adjusting to the reality that this crisis is going to stretch on much longer that we had thought – feeling more like global extended rehab than a quick trip to the Minute...
View ArticleOne Practice to Bring Peace to Your Out-of-Control World
Before 2020 the yearly average number of investigated incidents with unruly passengers on airlines was 143. In 2021, just since January 1st, there have been 3,715 reports of unruly passengers...
View ArticleSquirrel Fights and Peace in the Ukraine
I was at war. In case you’re a pacifist reading this blog, I thought it only fair I should warn you. I’m usually a peaceful person, but was pushed and I fought back. My enemy? The psycho squirrels...
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