Unwavering Habits of Trust

The drill whirred away inside my head, literally. While lying perfectly still for my friend the dentist, it hit me. I trust him. It’s why I could be (mostly) peaceful while he drilled without anesthesia. I was confident in his assessment of a quick fix. He was right and my unwavering trust was confirmed. I …

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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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Bloom in Joy

In the bustle of busy, I can lose sight of joy. Caught up in unexpected a few months ago, I was spent. So, I chose joy as my 2017 one word to celebrate daily. I still slip into busy and lose sight of joy at times. It’s not intentional. This, that, and interruptions intrude and …

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Soulful Habits

Do you possess great go-to habits? These are the actions to keep us on track toward who we’re meant to be. It’s what we’re so excited to share with our friends and family because they’re THAT impactful. Or maybe like me, you possess more not-so-great habits. The things we’d love to change but never quite …

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Pruning Love

It’s much harder when it’s your own people, says the TV nurse as I silently nod my agreement. Any health professional or parent will tell you it’s one thing to do or go through something difficult ourselves. It’s much more grueling watching loved ones struggle. This must be how God feels about us in difficult …

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