The water is off today, how to live with unpolished nails
The water is off today. I thought I had prepared for the usual water cut by setting the timer on my washer. Sad fact: I had this washer for over…
Spiritual growth comes as a result of our growing in relationship with God. As we get to know Him, we become more like Him. Spiritual growth isn’t a process that ever ends for the believer. We continue to grow as long as we are on planet earth.
Am I the only one? When I’m not okay
I get disappointed when I don’t get what I want. Like a little child throwing a tantrum, but I keep the tantrum inside. After all, it would be embarrassing for…
Marriage advice not to be missed, remember to dance
Tomorrow, July 21, will be our 40th wedding anniversary. We've not planned anything, we rarely do. There are reasons we don't do much on our anniversary, they usually have to…
It was good for me, how to appreciate boundaries
It was good for me. I didn’t think it was good for me to have boundaries and rules, but it was. When we’re children we don’t understand how important it…
Running into a pirate looking for buried treasure
Pirates. As a child, running into a pirate was one of my greatest fears. The movies portrayed them as fearful enemies who had no mercy on those who dared steal…
Living and working, how to keep eternity in mind
If you’ve been around here for any time on the Shift, you know that I’ve been living and working on the continent of Africa for almost all of my adult…
Drawing on the walls, when parents catch you red-handed
I remember my parents catching me drawing on the walls when I was small. My parents caught me red-handed. I was about five years old and held a crayon at shoulder level…
Who is your best friend?
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…
There’s something about faith
There’s something about faith that I can’t describe. Some think faith is like a lever we pull to get what we want. Others think that it’s a name tag we…