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Simple joys are something I like to revisit more than once here on this blog. It’s an invitation to pause from life, even if it’s just for a minute or two. I imagine giving yourself a minute or two will make room for even more time to enjoy what brings you joy during the ordinary […]
In college, I observed a court case for one of my classes. The defendant approached the bench and said, “I swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.” Sometimes the truth can be challenging, but honesty always brings light. I don’t ever want to be on a witness stand myself, […]
I can get in a hurry sometimes. I’m running late, so I drive faster. I have too many things on my to-do list, so I rush through so I don’t feel overwhelmed. But what if I slowed down? Pausing is so good in a world that constantly rushes you to the next best thing. As […]
Last week, we reflected on goodbyes and hellos. It can be so good for our souls to reflect on what we’ve said goodbye to and to anticipate how we can welcome in and say hello to the new, new thoughts or new hope. To be intentional, we pursue something with purpose. Our Creator designed us […]
Sometimes I need to be reminded. I’m not talking so much about reminders not to forget a date on my calendar, although I need those reminders. Instead, it’s those reminders to reflect on the goodness of the goodbyes and the anticipation of the hellos yet to come. As we say goodbye to another year, may […]
When I was a kid, I spent most of my time outdoors. Whether riding my bike or making villages in the dirt, playing outside was my favorite. One afternoon, my sister and I and our friend next door were inspired by a truck bed full of oranges and decided they would make great grenades. We […]
You know those moments when you know you’ve encountered God? You know, those you-know-that-you-know moments? I have many of those moments that truly are unexplainable. You’ve been there, too. Even if we can’t quite express the experience, we can celebrate and rejoice together. The author of your heart rejoices with you, too. I treasure how […]
When someone says, “you are loved,” how do you respond? I’ll go first. There was a time when I would immediately start thinking of my flaws. I can’t keep up. I’m too quiet. I’m certainly not trendy enough. I’m not as engaging as she is. The flawed thoughts would go on and on. That was […]
I’m trying something new. Digital art. Am I a pro at it? Far from it, but I’m so glad for YouTube tutorials. While it’s taking me some time (a lot of time) to learn how to use design software, it’s so much fun. The more time I invest in learning about it, I know I […]
This past Saturday, I decided to “Swiffer” the entire house. It felt like a deep clean kind of Saturday, requiring a little extra time and effort. Not even halfway into the cleaning frenzy, I noticed I had more dust than I realized. The more I swept and Swiffered, the more it seemed like dust bunnies […]