Not many people enjoy chores. I’m one of them. Cooking and baking, yes, but the cleanup, not so much. A number of years ago, however, cleaning the kitchen had a profound impact on my life. Grieving losses in my life, I found cleaning the kitchen utterly joyless. I relished the cleanliness but had no desire to …
God moments: occasions when circumstances line up in our lives which could only have been orchestrated by God. I had one of them this week as a reminder from God to not fear, no matter the circumstance. When asked to lead an Advent devotion based on Mary’s visit by the angel Gabriel, I chose to …
God gently nudged me the other day. Having a “mom moment” worrying about my child, God gently reminded me my child was His first. He loved my child first and continues that love more than I ever can. Suddenly letting go and trusting God with my child wasn’t so difficult. God Nudged Me As parents, …
“Sure I can stay late” you offer to help your coworkers. The family runs out the door after dinner while you clean up. Quietly you sit with your confused patient so he can sleep. The coworkers had no knowledge of the after-work plans you gave up, your family didn’t notice the clean kitchen, and the …
Look! A shiny round wheel! I jump on and run for what seems like forever. Legs wobbling and breathing labored, I soon realize my destination is the land of exhaustion…and I’m not sure how to get off. Life has transformed me into the proverbial hamster running on a wheel. Instead of saying yes without thinking, …