Life is about transformation
There is something about routines that is familiar and comforting. They are grounding and keep us present in our lives. When we have routine things seem to be easier. There have been seasons where I have really consistent routines and rhythms and seasons where I can’t seem to get a routine for the life of
It has been a very long time since I have sat down to write a blog. I have sat at my computer screen and had all sorts of blogs on my mind but then I stopped because I couldn’t find the words I want to say in the right way. So then nothing was written
We are now through the first quarter of the year. This is a great time to re-evaluate the goals we set in January for the new year and determine which goals need to remain, what needs to be updated and which goals need to have the pause or stop button pushed on them. This is
Remember when you were a little kid and could dream to be whatever you wanted to be? You could say just about anything and people would let you say it. They wouldn’t shoot down your idea because it wasn’t logical… they would just smile (while thinking there is no way that will happen). Then one
The journey to better self-care starts with one step. Often times people are overwhelmed by trying to change multiple things at one time to have better self-care. They tell themselves that they will start exercising everyday, and take a hot bath, and start many parts of what everyone had told them is the most important
I don’t know about you, but often I find myself telling God “here I am, send someone else.” I tell Him that He must be mistaken in asking me to do things, or putting a passion on my heart. I might say something are you sure you don’t want to choose someone that actually enjoys
This morning in my reading I was struck by this section of Romans. I was reminded that the gifts we have come from God and we are given them for a purpose. While I was in Congo I served in whatever way I was asked. Even though in my mind I thought that it was
“Then the LORD answered me and said: “Write the vision And make it plain on tablets, That he may run who reads it.” Habakkuk 2:2 This week as I have been training teachers in trauma, and how to identify it and some skills to help themselves and their students I have learned a valuable lesson
“If Jesus could speak and raise the dead, calm the storm, cast out demons and heal the incurable, then what effect might a word from Him have on your life.” I read this quote again this week, I am struck by the simplicity that is seen here. How often have I said something similar for
The past few months have been one filled with change. At the beginning of fall I left a job doing amazing work and moved full time into working in mental health (also doing amazing work). This of course came after finishing my PhD in Psychology and no longer having the role of grad student. And