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
Preparing to leave Uganda today after being here the last 9 days. My heart is full and my mind more clear than it’s been. This trip gave me more than I could have asked for. This trip gave me opportunity to be still and listen. To be mindful and aware of all the little things
I am a planner. I like to make plans and stick to them. I like consistency and seeing the big picture in circumstances. Anytime I am in a situation where there is no solid plan I prepare myself mentally by telling myself that the plan is to be spontaneous. This works well for a trip
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
There is the old song (1995) call “I will Never Be” and the word of the song start off with “I will never be the same again, I can never return I’ve closed the door.” Some of the people I went to college with may remember this song. This was one that was played pretty
Happy Sunday! I hope today is finding you well. I know some are struggling a bit today as those who live in areas with Daylight Savings Time lost an hour of sleep last night. Hopefully you gave yourself some compassion or time to rest. Today as we take some time to focus on self-care, there
Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Isaiah 43:18-19 Recently I heard this verse while I was listening to Beth Moore’s book Chasing
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
“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
Often times I want God to call me to do things my way. I want Him to direct me to do the things I like to do. Often times I secretly hope that He does not call me to do other things because they scare me. I won’t voice those things because time has taught