You too? Yeah, the realization is sinking in for me that as we move into the fall and winter seasons – a time of the year largely reserved for hibernation and Hallmark movies – we’re doing it without our usual fill of socialization and exposure to other humans. Even introverts like me are yearning for… Read More
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Let Go & Live Like Jesus: An Interview with Barb Roose + a Giveaway
Who are your mentors in women’s ministry? I am often asked this question. And Barb Roose is always included in my answer. Barb is not only a colleague and fellow Bible study teacher, but I am fortunate to call her my friend. Like, I have her cell stored in my phone you guys. So I… Read More
Join the online Bible study for Renewed: Finding Hope When you Don’t Like Your Story
Few things make us feel as helpless as living with a story we don’t like. Maybe one that involves the loss of a loved one, an unwanted transition, a difficult diagnosis, or a dream that fell through. At one time or another, we all deal with disappointments and feelings that life is unfair or that… Read More
A Prayer for the Weary, Worn Out and Overwhelmed
I have had enough, Lord. This was my heart’s cry one recent morning as I moved slowly along my prayer walk. So many loved ones were hurting, struggling, and sitting with hard stuff. The gray skies above echoed the weight of my prayers, signaling the storms that were to roll in later today. My own week… Read More
What Christmas Means to Me (+ a secret)
I’ve got a secret to share at the bottom of this post, but first here’s my current physical status: only 3 gifts wrapped only 3 more gifts to buy things to bake: gingerbread cookies for our annual ninjabread cookies for Santa and french bread for family dinner piles of laundry to do: 8? 9? I don’t even know. … Read More
How (and why) I Stepped Way Outside my Comfort Zone
I hate flying. I hadn’t done it since my carotid artery ruptured – not just because I’m afraid of flying. But also because my body is pretty wonky and I never know how it will react to new situations post-carotid surgery. But this time last week, I did it anyway. In the few hours before… Read More