Joyful Self-Control

It’s been a month-long joyride on our mission toward #SelfControl. Congrats to Carolyn and Joann for being our giveaway winners! I hope these resources cultivate the fruit of self-control in your lives. Continuing my year long quest to find more joy in life, I realized it is possible to find joy in self-control. But let’s …

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Ride His Wave

I sense it before I see it. Building beyond, suddenly the swell swiftly lifts me. If I fight, it tosses me every which way. But if I let go and ride the wave, pure joy abounds. Bodysurfing ocean waves with my daughter reminds me. I want to teach her (and remind myself) not only about …

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Fasting for Spiritual Wellness

I’m so happy to share my friend, Sarah Geringer’s words with you on this #ThirdThursday. God is doing some great things through her lately and I’m thrilled to share some of what He’s teaching her on wellness during Lent… Do you sacrifice anything for the Lenten season? I grew up in a tradition of observing …

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Singular Trust

My prayer list is too long. I can no longer remember all the wonderful people in need of prayer. Using my go-to memory technique, I write out the list and it feels even longer. Friends and loved ones with medical issues and/or life crises are seeking hope while enduring loss. The weight is overwhelming to …

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Better Management Lessons

Rolling and rolling, it picked up steam as I desperately tried to slow its increasing pace.  I’d briefly grab hold, but the sheer force was too strong causing me to stumble and tumble all over again. Lately, I’ve felt buried under an avalanche of commitments, projects, and multiple unexpected events.  Not allowing enough margin has …

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