I have a Christmas Cactus on my office desk. For some reason it always blooms early fall instead of December. This morning I noted one very small bud beginning on this plant. It was like God was wanting me to see the smallest bud as an example for how He is always providing goodness, even…
As we close Summer and meander into Fall, instead of writing about our favorite football teams (though woo hoo for football season), any pumpkin spice recommendations or how to incorporate Fall decor into your home, I thought I would give you a chance to meet some of my favorite follows. These are women, ministries or…
When the Lord designed our lives, He intentionally included limitations. One of those fixed limitations is time. Every human being receives the same twenty-four hours each day. Yet each of us has a different relationship with time. Some of us are naturally slower paced. Others procrastinate. Some move quickly just to get tasks off their…
How do you know it’s time to change your mindset? Pay attention when you are so focused on one thing that you completely miss another. In 1999 Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris created an experiment by asking attendees to count how many times “people in white shirts passed a basketball to each other”. While viewing…
While on a recent trip to Ireland, I was challenged to be more quiet and reflective. The new scenery, changed pace and unique culture allowed me to ponder a bit more deeply with God. One of my ponderings was the reality that, due to how harsh life can be sometimes, I felt like I used…
If you follow me on social media, you have seen that I recently returned from a 10-day spiritual pilgrimage in Ireland. God used our leader, Wendy Schulz, to create unique pathways to connect with God on a deeper level including 4 months of pre-trip (and a month of post-trip) preparation. I highly recommend a trip…
