Irony: a Character Study A woman reads The Gifts of Imperfection and anxiously spins out because it is impossible to practice all the concepts in the book perfectly. That has to be the definition of irony, right? As I wrote about last week, I’m making my way through The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown. […]
“Do you think God loves me even if I’m not perfect?” It was a seemingly innocuous question I posed as I gathered my things to leave my counselor’s office. We had already had a session which included me trying to explain what was bothering me through that kind of crying where you can’t really breathe
I’ve held off for months, ok –a year, on writing. Toes to the edge of the cliff, knees bent, jump-ready. Then a little voice says, “Wouldn’t you rather nap than try to figure out how to start writing again?” Why, yes. Yes, I would. Right after I eat a Hershey’s bar with almonds thank you
Physically Walking Walking in the woods is one of my favorite things! I love to pretend it’s just me and Jesus walking along. As I walk by this oak tree or that group of wildflowers, I tell him, “Well done!” or “Gorgeous!” Everywhere I walk is a secret garden of delight, if only I will
Why Ohio should Vote Yes on Issue One A long time ago I said I’d write a book titled, “The Things I’d Tell You if I Wasn’t So Afraid.” Turns out, I’m telling you now, starting with a blog post. Fear of Being Judged as Judgmental The thing about fear is that it holds you
Tapas with Jesus (Part One) Hey Friends! Part One is a life update. If you want some spiritual meat, skip to Part Two! :) I won’t be offended. Crickets on the Jordan River In just a few short hours I will get to celebrate Easter and Jesus’ resurrection with my families: church and biological. Tonight
Asking God Tough Questions When my life came to a major turning point in June, I was devastated, but also unexpectedly confident and excited. I was sure God had something amazing for me. Missions work overseas, visiting friends across the US, or touring the national parks in a camper while writing stories. I was asking
Sometimes I get tired.Tired of reading one more post about God’s promises. There’s nothing God can’t do, no brokenness he can’t heal, no territory lost he won’t restore over and above, no ash he won’t change to beauty. True statements, yes.But I get tired of hearing them in the midst of the waiting. You see
Penance Can you think of a habit or struggle you’ve had longer than you’d like? One of those insidious ones that you think you’ve eradicated but then it pops up like an overgrown root under a sidewalk. Suddenly you are face down, knees and palms bloodied, wondering how you could have ended up there again?
“Ok, that was the longest switchback! Just four more to go,” Hikemaster Laura said to our little group of Midwesterners from the flattest of the flatlands. It was day two at Rocky Mountain National Park, and I was about 400 vertical feet from our lofty 10,200 ft mountain lake destination called the Loch. I felt
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