That’s a lie, when mirrors tell tales
“I know that’s a lie. It’s patently false.” I said to myself when I looked in the mirror. We’re in a hotel this morning and thought I’d make use of…
Time spent in personal devotion takes just a minute and is one of the most powerful tools to navigate life’s ups and downs.
Going to the grocery store
Last week, I did my best to avoid going to the grocery store. Jamie (hubs) can attest to the fact that grocery shopping is one of my least-favorite activities. It’s…
There is a reason, don’t be myopic
There’s a reason for everything. We won’t always know the why for everything that happens to us. However, there is always a reason that goes beyond our own wants and…
You’re invited on a journey into Advent
Advent has come, which reminds us of Jesus' first Advent on Christmas Day. You're invited on a journey into Advent with me. Today, I am sharing the first entry from…
Thankful for destiny
I want to take a moment and wish everyone in the USA a very Happy Thanksgiving. While we are living in Africa, and have been for almost 38 years, we…
Early morning musings, thinking too much about myself again
I spend too much time thinking about myself. The space between my ears easily fills with thoughts of myself. Thinking too much about my wants and the efforts I put…
I have a dog named Izzy and she’s pretty great
Best friends Izzy (left) and Winnie (right) I have a dog named Izzy. Izzy is a great dog. Often, I wonder how I ended up with such a good dog.…
A servant to win more and save some
For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them…I have become all things to all people, that…
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Burned out and salty, facing the fire
I've felt a bit worn lately. Burned out and salty is a better description, I think. The year started in a challenging way. I hoped that after we got to…
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No problem, how to fight the battles of spring
"That will be no problem." Have you ever heard that before? Maybe when you brought your car to the mechanic, you were told fixing the issue would be “no problem.”…
