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What is something you can’t do without? The simple, yet desired things, may come to mind. Maybe it’s coffee in the morning, a daily walk, or a Sunday afternoon nap. Some days, they really do feel like something we can’t do without. It could even go beyond the simple. Perhaps we have deep dreams and […]
If you drive down the winding roads of the deep heart of the country, you may pass by yards with freshly washed laundry drying in the sunshine on a clothesline. Observing the laundry waving in the breeze reminds me of simplicity and slowness, which many of us long for on busy days. Fast-paced, full days […]
I recently went on a journey of spiraling thoughts. For months, I didn’t quite feel myself, and I even thought a trip (or two or three) to the doctor’s office would bring some clarity. That was not the case. I couldn’t get out of the overthinking and anxious cycle. Have you ever experienced this? Perhaps […]
It was the weekend, and I was excited to visit my favorite bagel place. While I got a later start than I would have liked, I assured myself I had plenty of time to do everything I had planned. I go to the counter to order my favorite bagel, only for the cashier to say […]
If you’re new here, welcome! If you’ve been here for a while, thank you. I have had fewer blog posts lately because I have been creating a devotional book from the blog for all my reading friends. I am so excited to share that it will be here soon. I have shared my heartfelt reflections, […]
Something about the vast open space of the sky can shift my focus from the crowded thoughts in my mind. On an early morning drive well before dawn, I was captivated by the quarter moon shining in the cold, dark morning sky, accompanied by a single twinkling star. I couldn’t help but reflect that even […]
Today, I honor a friend, Kay McDaniel, who now makes heaven her home. Has God placed people on your path that are treasured gems? Kay was one of those friends for me, and I am making space on the blog today to reflect on a woman who was a gem to me and so many […]
It’s a busy season for most, with Christmas festivities in the mix of everyday routines. Many are gathering together, and the crowds are evident all around. As many reflect on Advent, we’re reminded of the hope and love of a Savior born. The inn was too crowded, so Mary gave birth to Jesus in the […]
Can you picture the one person in your life who is always rooting for you? I can think of one and a few others who have always rooted for me and supported me in my dreams. These are the people in our lives who cheer us on, encouraging us to keep going and not give […]
I recently got to grab dinner and catch up with one of my best friends. After catching up, I love that we always naturally talk about the deeper things in life, often leading us to explore thought-provoking questions that we can reflect on in the weeks to come. One thought that stood out was the […]