I knew they were there, but being away from home and church and relationships and responsibilities have brought them more sharply into focus. Busyness distracts us from a lot of glaring things, I’ve found. Constant activity means I don’t spend as much time asking God to search me, know me, and bring them to light.… Read More Fragmented Fullness
I snapped this photo on Monday morning. We had a lunch at our home for potential Deacons/Care Team members on Sunday after church, and one of our guests brought me a bouquet of flowers. It was the perfect opportunity to use these tiny vases which my friend Deborah sent me for my birthday. They’ve just… Read More Found in “Spring”
My spirit had been unsettled for a couple of days. I was feeling irritated, stirred up, maybe even angry, but I couldn’t put my finger on why. Why all this strong emotion? Why did it feel like I needed a cathartic cry? What was happening? Have my hormones finally and fully turned against me? I… Read More Good Friday Identity Politics
Social Media is such an interesting thing. I have a love/hate relationship with it, and I suspect you probably do too. I love connecting with people there and sharing all of life’s highlights, and I hate the negative way it is used by some. I love the ability to stay up to date on the… Read More A Funny Story and An Identity Crisis
Someone with blonde hair, a lot of love for cats, and not a lot of love for Kim and Kanye released a new song last Friday. And because, according to my Myers-Briggs personality type, I am “fiercely loyal,” I believed in this young musician whom I have come to enjoy and admire. I just knew she would… Read More Gorgeous