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Encouragement for every season of lifeThe Perfect Size
I listened as she told how she wished her daughter knew how her pear-shaped figure was “perfect.” Then in her next breath she made fun of girls with straight figures. I found myself biting my lip, not knowing what to say. As the conversation moved onto more...
Writing My Own Psalm
I once heard comedian Mark Lowry say, “If David had had Prozac, we wouldn’t have the Psalms.” And though David didn’t write all of the Psalms, Mark does have a point. If you really look at it, the Psalms are a pretty good depiction of life. Some days are good, other...
Goodbye, Mom
"Goodbye, Mom. I can do it on my own." Those were the words spoken to me by my newly-minted kindergartener at her school's open house. I don't even remember the context, because upon hearing them, my throat choked shut and my eyes blinded with tears as I smiled at my...
Change
Change. Seasons change. People change. Jobs change. It’s inevitable. And yet it's not something I’ve always enjoyed. I can remember being asked by many a job interviewer: "How do you handle change?" “Oh, me? I love change. Yes, I’m very flexible, really go with the...
Pinning or Pining
I love Pinterest. Pinterest drives me crazy. I accept that I am fully a quandary of magnificent proportions. Pinterest is an amazing conglomeration of creative inspiration and culinary wonder. It has the ability to make me WANT to cook. It has the power to make me...
Fly, Be Free
The time has come; I can’t believe it’s already here. There are just a few days left before my full nest will become a partially-full nest. My middle son is leaving for college soon. He will be hours and many miles away from me. And I am supposed to be happy about it....
God Redeems My Time
When my daily work in HR threatens to overwhelm me (which it often does), my natural instinct is to think I have to put aside my workplace ministry activities and give priority to that work which threatens. However, like so many, my “in basket” is never empty. In...
Figuring Out How I’m Made to Crave
Lysa Terkeurst was the main speaker at the Bridging the Gap Spring Conference. I had been really excited to hear her speak, because I had just finished reading her book “Unglued.” I could totally relate to the topic, and I loved her writing style. What I didn’t...
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
Most people are aware that a bad credit score costs you money, but you may not know just how much that adds up over a lifetime. The extra interest you pay for things like a mortgage, insurance, credit cards, and car loans could be invested rather than paid to...
Piano Man
Dear Piano Man, Our paths crossed yesterday. For two minutes. You won't remember me, but your kind eyes and gentle smile are forever etched into my heart. As you began to play in the Mayo Clinic's underground plaza, my inquisitive, blonde-haired boy appeared at your...
