As I worshiped on Sunday morning, I was struck with the difference in how people participate in worship. My husband and I are totally opposite. I’m an exuberant worshipper and he is an introspective worshipper. While I am clapping or lifting my hands, swaying and singing, he is quiet and still, sometimes bowing his head. …
For now we see but a faint reflection of riddles and mysteries as though reflected in a mirror, but one day we will see face-to-face. My understanding is incomplete now, but one day I will understand everything, just as everything about me has been fully understood. Until then, there are three things that remain: faith, …
As a writer, I’ve been taught the importance of a hook. It’s what grabs your reader’s attention and makes them want to read more. Most of the time the hook is found in the opening sentence, but that’s not always the case. For instance, I often use my blog titles as my hook, or my …
Depression + Anxiety + Obesity + Chronic Pain = An Uphill Battle. I had to take a break here because this topic is hard to write about. I started getting an ocular migraine from staring at the screen, waiting for the words to come. I took a tour of the veggies growing in the garden, …
Continue reading Bouncing Back When Your Bounce Isn’t So Bouncy
Today’s blog is scripture heavy. Why? Because even as I begin this year with God’s encouragement that this year will start fresh, with hope of new and exciting adventures, I’ve already visited my feelings of failure over last year’s shortcomings. Or for that matter my whole life’s shortcomings. Maybe you’re like me, hopeful for change …
The Far Reaches of Grace 