I’m learning a lot about faith right now. A lot. I’m in that in-between season. In-between when God makes you a promise and you see the fulfillment. I know it’s coming. It’s almost here. I’m believing in faith that He is going to do what He said. Of course He will. He cannot lie and […]
The sun coming out after a long winter of clouds, cold, snow—and more snow—is such a welcome sight! It’s amazing how much better it makes me feel. I didn’t necessarily feel like I was “down” before, but my spirits get a definite lift when the sky is blue and the sun is bright. I am […]
Ever feel like you’re “between a rock and a hard place?” Yeah, me too. Not fun times. There is pressure and stress and the constant temptation to keep our eyes fixed on the problem instead of the One who can solve that problem. Even though we would never volunteer for these moments, these are the […]
New Season This is the beginning of a great week for Scott and me. It’s the beginning of a great season. He’s been working in North Dakota for the past 4 1/2 years. He would work over there for two weeks, be home here in MT for five days, and then gone again. He would […]
I love football! Oh yes, I do! I’m already excited for the Super Bowl, even though we don’t know who’s playing yet. I’m also holding back sadness for the long stretch of months after the Big Game when there will be no football games. *sniff* There’s lots of life lessons in football, but one of […]
We all love a powerful story of triumph. We love it when the odds are against someone and there’s no way the goal will be achieved. No. Way. But then … the pivotal moment comes. A ray of light, a helping hand, a brilliant idea, a game-changing intervention. The music swells, the plot turns and […]
It’s Friday. Do you ever get to Friday and think, “Well, it’s the end of the week. I can’t get that much done now. It’s too late.” Actually, (you may not want to hear this!) Friday is just as good as Monday. It just doesn’t feel like it because our mind is already headed toward […]
Stress? What Stress? I used to go to my chiropractor “all crinkled up.” (He called it subluxated. Whatever.) He would ask me if my stress level was high. If I said, “Yes,” he would then ask, “Is it going to get better?” Great question. Sometimes we are in a specific situation that is short term […]
Our Beki? Our family is going through what so many thousands of families in America have experienced. My mom called me a couple months ago and said, “Beki just left my office.” I could tell my mom was upset. I could hear tears in her voice, but I couldn’t imagine why. “She’s been diagnosed with […]
While at Family Camp this summer, I was talking with a friend about my youngest son’s soon departure to college, and he asked an insightful question, “So how will this change the rhythm of your life?” Rhythms of Change I laughed. I told him, the rhythm of my life has been up for constant change […]