Seeing the Wonder in a Surprise
The first blooms of my wildflowers
Repurposed for Something New
DIYs. They can be absolutely wonderful or mere chaos. I recently decided to take on a do-it-yourself project, and I must say, I’m glad I did. After recently renovating my kitchen, I realized my kitchen table no longer matched the rest of the room. I like my table, though. It fills the space perfectly, and […]
How to Find Hope Beyond the Waves
Every time I go to the ocean, I’m mesmerized by the waves coming in to meet the shoreline. I find watching the waves roll in time well spent. Something about the waves’ rhythm brings me to a place of reflection and peace. While waves may often be thought of as life’s burdens crashing in on […]
The Truth Behind “I’m Fine”
Your friend asks you the question that has been asked countless times before, “How are you doing?” Your response may often be the famous “I’m fine.” However, the truth behind “I’m fine” may be far from fine. I’ve been there before, and maybe you have, too. Without any walls, and in complete honesty, what does […]
Finding the Right Rhythm for You
Stepping into summertime may bring a new rhythm for you. Maybe you can catch your breath and find a slower pace, or maybe it is overflowing with activities. I always like a good flow, so full is not always bad. Whatever it looks like, does your rhythm give you space in between? In your season […]
Don’t Stick to the Labels
Spilled coffee and ignoring my GPS have been a couple of my minor mishaps to being deep in thought only to realize I missed my turn. I could quickly slap the label “clumsy” on myself but not today. Today, I say let’s do away with the labels. As I was pulling into my driveway, a […]
Learning that Leads Us to the Best Rest
I found a gem in Scripture today. There’s something about sitting with Jesus. He brings us to a place of peace and hope. It’s also a place you’ll always find a gem to treasure in your heart. Whether we’re mourning a loss, pushing through as we carry burdens, or looking for a spark of joy […]
Letting Go of the Weight of the Wait
Ever want to skip to the end? It’s tempting to want to bypass the process and cross the finish line. There is great purpose in the process, though. When we’re amid undesirable circumstances, we may anticipate jumping to the end. But we all know many things are out of our control, and it’s not quite […]
Seeing Beyond to New Scenery
How about we take the scenic route today? While I can tend to resist change, change can also be refreshing to my daily rhythms of life. Sometimes, a change of scenery can be the one thing to get us back into the right rhythm. There are those days we need to see beyond the normal […]
When You Need to Sit Awhile
My best days are the ones that flow with a rhythm of stillness and ease. These are the most welcoming days. So, what about the days filled with agendas and non-stop going? I had one of those days recently, crammed with something that seemed to fill almost every hour. That’s when we choose to look […]