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.
A Cleanse That Works
I should have thought it through a bit more. I guess they’re right (whoever “they” are)… Hindsight is 20/20. I had decided to do a cleanse. You know, one of those eat vegetables and make juices so all your insides get refreshed kind of cleanses. So I hauled 35 pounds of carrots, celery, parsley, cukes, and other green produce into our kitchen. Well, it wasn’t really 35 pounds…but it was a lot. A whole lot. And I began to get excited about the 35 pounds I would
When Life Becomes The List
Domestic Goddess will never be my title. Becoming Suzy Homemaker is a dream… …sometimes a nightmare. Every time I cook I pray nobody dies. So here we are… With The List that goes on and on and on and on… Those words on that sheet of paper that remind me of all the domestic responsibilities that have taken a backseat to…well, everything else. The List of expectations, urgent needs, priorities, not-so-much-priorities, demands. The things I don’t call fun. Furniture to dust. Floors to wash. Toilets to scrub.
My Own Sochi Moments
I’m guessing we won’t hear these comments from our Olympians in Sochi… Do these ski pants make my butt look big? Who’s bringing donuts to warm-ups tomorrow? Gonna’ have me a big ol’ bowl of Haagen-Dazs tonight to celebrate the prelims. Their strength, speed, tenacity, consistency, and discipline… Impressive, to say the least. My first skiing experience 30+ years ago was anything but. After taking the chair lift to the top of a not-very-steep hill, I panicked. I didn’t get off the lift and started riding it back
Peter Gives Me Hope
There are some days and weeks when I’m more grateful than usual that God doesn’t expect me to be perfect to receive His love. Remembering that I don’t have to have it all together before He can use me to encourage, or support, or walk with my friends through life’s frustrations. He expects me to show up as I am – and He meets me. And then He shows me how to love others in his perfect way. Peter is the guy that makes me smile when
Panic During The Biggest Game
Biggest Game of the Year. I’m talking football. Super Bowl. And I take my football quite seriously. My favorite part of The Biggest Game? All the pull-on-the-heart-string background stories we hear in the 63 hours preceding the game. You know, the family vignettes, the tough-times-made-me-the-football-player-I-am-today, the passionate tributes to coaches, mentors, and parents. Absolutely love that kind of stuff. So I was kind of hoping I’d get to see some of these pre-game sentimental stories on Sunday afternoon. But… Since I spend a lot of time at My
Biggest Ooftah of 2014 So Far
Ooftah. I mean, really…Big Time Ooftah. It’s a torn ACL, torn MCL, multiple tears in the meniscus, a femur impaction fracture, and a bruised tibia. You could say that her knee is really messed up. You could also say that when my niece, Kelsey, plays basketball, she gives it everything she’s got. Kelsey – the athlete who loves playing basketball, the rhythm-finder who loves to dance and choreograph, the high school senior who is relishing each fun moment with her school buds – is finding her way
Life Over Chips and Salsa
Some of life’s most important conversations take place over chips and salsa. (My first conversation with my now-husband Steve was on a blind date at Chi-Chi’s Mexican restaurant so that statement has been scientifically proven to be true.) Most recently, La Casita Restaurant provided the aqua-and-coral colored wall tiles, hanging sombreros, and mariachi music that framed another life moment. My friend, Stephanie, and I were catching up on our families, our faith journeys, and our businesses over a beef burrito, fish tacos, and chips and salsa (keep
And God Smiled
This is a guest post by my friend, Shari McGuire. Shari is a time management expert — and loves God! And God smiled. Recently, in light of some airline ticket fares that were purchased for significantly less than normal due to a computer glitch, I pledged on social media to do the right thing and not take advantage of a company mistake going forward. Even for something as small as a beverage that is missed on my restaurant check,. And God wasted no time putting me to
Sharing When Sharing Isn’t Easy
Sharing is good, isn’t it? We learn it growing up… As Toddlers: Screeching Nooooo!! when our little friend wants to play with our sand bucket in the sandbox. Finally giving in when a chocolate chip cookie is promised in exchange. In School: We share homework notes with our classmates. Eye shadow and blush with our best friends. And dating tips when no else is listening. As Adults: Recipes for the crockpot. Parenting and elder-care tips with our Girlfriends. Prayers with our Heart Friends. It’s good, right? Yes…Until…
Hallmark Specials and the Red Sea Miracle
I haven’t decided yet… About what I think about the December Hallmark TV specials. On one hand… I am so glad they are over. I mean, really. The always-happy endings, the women who cry without mascara stains and puffy eyes, and the everyone-is-nice-and-skinny just don’t connect with my reality. And on the other hand… The stories just make you feel good, don’t they? A little hope mixed in with escape TV. Storyline: Someone experiences a loss…sadness…misunderstanding…and then someone (he’s usually very handsome and kind) steps in to
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