Thinking and Seeing for Better Being
What Makes You Laugh?Finding joy, surprise, and grace in the chaos of parenting—and remembering to abide You know God has a sense of humor.He says, “Be anxious for nothing”—and then gives us children. My kids make me laugh. They also make me cry. Sometimes both in the same breath. Like the day I found Lucy... Continue Reading →
While Waiting Originally written: February 16, 2011 I went to the mall to purchase a gift card from a store aimed squarely at teens. Honestly, it might be more accurate to call it Forever 12, but that name probably wouldn’t pull the same numbers. A few things disturbed me. First—the lines. Long, winding, relentless. The... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat’s something most people don’t understand?View all responses The Throne of Truth (or How a Red Chair Schooled Me at the Botanic Garden) Most people assume rest is about comfort—about soft seats, fewer demands, a little more ease. But I’m learning it’s not. Real rest—the kind that restores you—isn’t found in luxury or... Continue Reading →
Forming 2.0 