Flourish in God’s Presence

by | Sep 11, 2014 | Faith

Moments of delight can drop in on us at unexpected times: enjoying a great cup of coffee, noticing a bright flower in bloom, or having a grandchild run or leap into my arms. And sometimes contentment shows up right where I have learned to anticipate it. As I settle...

Words Matter in Leadership

by | Sep 11, 2014 | Leadership

I recently read an article about a pastor who was receiving a lot of criticism as of late, culminating in him stepping down as head pastor of his church while charges against him are investigated. What was the reason so many were calling for his resignation? While I...

I Hate Pink.

by | Sep 8, 2014 | Relationships

“What would you like to wear today?” I asked my four-year-old daughter as I opened her closet doors. Bouncing over, she announced: “Something pink!” A few minutes later, I heard her rummaging through her underwear drawer. “What’s the matter?” I asked. “I need pink...

Apple Cider Vinegar to the Rescue!

by | Sep 8, 2014 | Health and Wellness

When I was a little girl, it was a big deal when Grandma came to stay. Grandma was in a fragile state and sat in the biggest, softest living room chair for most of her visit. A decade later, a doctor would discover that both of her hip bones were worn down to almost...

Magnetic Chalk Board

by | Sep 4, 2014 | DIY

I’m not quite sure how or why, but for some reason chalk is back in style. You would think that the invention of white boards would bring the screeching chalkboard to it’s rightful place of extinction, but somehow we have decided as a society that those chalkboards...