My rose bush
When I moved into this new home, I started planting. It was something that I never had any interest in before – but seemed like a good idea in my new life. My dad brought over two Rose plants. They both looked like some sticks with thorns – nothing else. A few months later, one […]
Better in the deep
To celebrate America’s 4th of July, my family and friends chose a beach morning. When we got there, the waters were relatively calm, but as the sun was not fully out yet, the water was freezing. We walked about a mile on the shoreline, both for the exercise and the fun of it. By late […]
Rushing ahead
Have you ever just wanted to rush what God is doing in your life? That’s the place I’m finding myself lately. I’m being given specific instructions for this season. The instructions are actually still coming, but I’m asking God what’s next. It’s quite funny as I observe my brain and the conversations I’m having with […]
Unexpected blessings
I think you guys know by now that I don’t like sharing the intimate details of what happens to me. I believe it opens me up to being judged. But now I’m also realizing that it opens me up to being loved on and cared for by others. Sometimes we need to show our vulnerabilities […]
Divine Encounters
This title is appropriate as I believe that’s what happened this morning. I switched my role and started something new yesterday. As I had not had a ‘new’ day like that in 14 years, I was a little overwhelmed. It turned out to be an ok first day – but there was a lot of […]
Unplanned Friendships
I’m still amazed at my friendship with someone I have not yet met. How can someone become good friends with someone they’ve never met in person? There are times that I’ve asked if she’s really real. I know this sounds silly – especially because we text all the time – but can this type of […]
Do it well!
This week I had the opportunity to do something I rarely make time for: to get a manicure and pedicure at the same time. I guessed what time the salon would be open and went around then. To my disappointment, both salons (same owners) were still closed. I knew there was another one not too […]
Trust
Have you ever had a situation where you are reading a particular verse of scripture and meditating on it, and your friend sends you the same exact verse with her notes during her quiet time? In those moments, I realize just how real God is, and how much He cares about the little details. The […]
God cares about the details
This past week was a rough one. It felt like so many things were happening. It felt as if money was flowing out of my account like water. My friend shared this quote and I must agree, ‘in like drops and out like a waterfall’. Well, it certainly felt like a waterfall as there seemed […]
Show them love…
I’ve debated whether to share this much detail. I still struggle with sharing the private aspects of my life – but alas, I believe this story – embedded in my other message, will help someone. Recently, I had an anxiety attack while driving. I don’t think I’m typically prone to anxiety, but it might have […]