In an increasingly upside-down world, what should our response be? There isn’t a day that goes by without something catastrophic happening. All of us have tunnel vision and focus mainly on what…
It takes time to get to where you're going. Of course, the distance you have to travel has a lot to do with how long it will take to get…
Have you ever thought, "It’s not supposed to be this way"? I have on many occasions. There have been times when life has gone sideways and dealt me what felt…
Have you ever felt restless? It's an uncomfortable feeling. When I feel restless, I feel anxious, as if I should be doing something. If I’m waiting for news, I’m restless…
Our 41st anniversary is close - I found last year's blog on marriage advice. In it, you'll read about my favorite anniversary memory. Another year has almost passed, and I…
I want to tell you the story of when I went on a mission when I lived in Burundi to cover two cushions for my rocking chair. This chair is…
Stepping off the plane for the first time in Burundi, I wondered what we had gotten ourselves into. I stood with my husband and two very young children on the…
What are the qualities you value in a best friend? Who is your best friend? Do you have a best friend? My husband, Jamie, is my best friend. In just…
Don't take the thought and say it.Anonymous I've learned, and I keep learning, to keep my mouth shut. Not everyone needs to hear what I think; sometimes I don't even…
This morning, I woke up feeling tired. As my daughter eloquently put it, "Life has been life-ing." I feel both sent and spent.
