Are you wondering if God has forgotten about you? He hasn't. Not ever.
If God were to send you a message, I think He’d write something like the words in this note.
Ending My 3D Bus Ride
Oh, yes. I love the promises that tell us that life will be good—that there is hope—and that a joy-filled life can be ours. Verses from the Good Book like John 10:10 lift my spirits and refresh my soul … “…I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” And then… Whaaat? Hold the phone! Really? Are you sure? I don’t think so! That can’t be right. My messy reality is riding a different bus than the one traveling on full life avenue!
Running…Day By Day
Drift with me back… College years. Mankato State University. Trying to get my physical education required credit completed. I chose a class that included a workout program and running. My grade depended on how many pounds and how many inches I lost. {Good grief. What on earth was I thinking?} Around and around the track I ran. And as I ran (I use that word loosely here), my mantra was… Day by day, and with each passing moment, strength I find to meet my trials here; Trusting
Stop the Struggles and Sinking
Our weekend sailing trip started with blue skies, white fluffy clouds, and a whole lot of sunshine. Nothing signaled that a storm was just around the bend. Until it hit. I thought the low-hanging black clouds would reach down and wrap us in darkness. The wind tipped our sailboat onto its side. The icy rain came at us sideways; it felt like shards of glass on our faces. Once we got the sails down, the captain yelled, “Just hang on!” You can bet we did. I’ve never
Start. Do the Work.
It’s too bad I wasn’t counting my steps. I would have gotten that cute little trophy icon award on my walking app. My wandering had taken on a life of its own. I sat at my desk. Walked to the fridge, opened its door, and took a peek. Closed the door. Checked on mom. Back to my desk. Got up to see if NCIS re-runs were scheduled. Threw out the garbage. Back to my desk. Up and down. Around and around. Two things were unsettling me: I
You are Amazing
You are amazing, you know. Don’t let anyone ever tell you something different. Think about it… No one else in the history of the entire world is like YOU. You are unique. No one talks like you, moves like you, thinks like you, dreams like you do. And that makes you special. You are “God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works…” (Ephesians 2:10). His workmanship – his piece of art. His sonnet. His most beautiful colors on a canvas. A creation He dreamed of,
Planks for the Muddy Messes
It was a trip back home with Steve and our good friends, Pam and Barry. I was truly in My Happy Place as I showed off my hometown of Climax, MN. Once we saw “the town” and they graciously listened to me speak excitedly, passionately, at 7,148 words per minute about the people, events and wonderful memories, it was time to show them “our land.” We drove onto the narrow dirt road between the fields a mile out of town, noticing that it was still quite muddy
Toes, Girdles, and Faith Journeys
I never thought my toes would become a faith lesson for me. (I never thought girdles would either, but a moment of girdle-consideration provided insight into my faith journey.) Anyway… I’m reading Hebrews 10:23 today, and I realized…my toes are an example of my lack of trust in God’s faithfulness. Here’s what I mean… My toes look fine. But! My toenails can be pinchers. And when they start to pinch…OUCH! Little nerves in those little tootsies can create all kinds of trouble. When the trouble starts, I’ll
Please Remember
It’s a month filled with busy stuff. Endings and beginnings. And with those changes, we celebrate the events that make us smile, and sigh with the moments that disappoint. I’m guessing that more photos are taken during the month of May than any other month of the year. (Well, maybe December sends more images into the iCloud.) Those moments that we want to capture can be filled with so many emotions, can’t they?
This Makes Me Laugh
Oh, so funny! This sign in the coffee shop down the street makes me laugh. The person in charge of writing something “witty and thought provoking” that day sure hit the nail on the head! Those words remind me to watch for the moments, words, expressions, signs that make me giggle and shine some sun into my day. We know there are smile-enhancers all around us, right? We just need to take the time to notice them, and shift our focus away from the messiness. Life is
This is Livin’!
Life is good. I believe that with every fiber in my being. I believe that good things happen to everybody. That love exists, God is faithful, and grace and mercy are ours for the asking. The trouble is, people and messy moments can get in the way. So, I’m learning. Learning how to reconcile my core belief that life is good with the not-so-good and you’ve-got-to-be-kidding-me moments. I wrote the stories in this book to help me find my way. It’s a collage of moments where I’ve
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