Buy More! Get Your Reward Now!
Have you ever gotten suckered into buying more in order to get an incentive or reward? Me, too. Here’s what I learned. #reward #incentive #shopping #bargain #minimalist
Do You Need More Coffee or More Rest?
Do you need more coffee or more rest? Making Sabbath rest a part of your life might bring your more energy than another cup of joe. #rest #sabbathrest #coffee
In Search of the Real Me
A chance encounter makes me realize that when I search for the real me, I just end up making myself over. But another search has led me to finding myself. My real self.
Are You Confident that Your Seeds Will Grow?
Are you confident that your seeds will grow? I’m not talking about the kind your plant in a garden, but the kind you plant in relationships. #seeds #harvest #relationships #teacher
Why I Won’t be Watching the Super Bowl this Year
What does the Super Bowl have to do with the word ‘convenient?’ Good question. I hesitate to admit it, but it has taken me this long to figure out that the entire world doesn’t skate around in the same rosy glow of privilege that I enjoy. After all, I’ve always considered that as a woman, I was an underdog and therefore excluded from the ‘privileged’ label. Misogynistic men chap my hide, and I speak up and speak out about the…
A Lesson in Influence from the Lepers
Have you ever thought about the influence of the ungrateful lepers? I’m not Jesus, but as a teacher, I understand just a little bit what he must have felt like. #influence #teacher #miracle #leper #love
How to be a Better Grandparent
I’ll admit, having a grandson for 2.5 years probably doesn’t make me an expert in grandparenting. But I have learned a thing or two along the way. Being a better grandparent begins with being a better parent. When your children grow up enough to get married or get pregnant (no matter what the order), it’s time for you to release them. They turn into friends and you get to forget that you ever changed their dirty diapers and used to…
Praying the Promise of Immanuel: God with Us
An airline, an agent, and a travel miracle. Unexpected things happen when we pray the promise of Immanuel–God with us. Expect that God will be with you–but don’t try to define how. #Advent #miracle #travel
I Still Remember My First Poem
I still remember my first poem. Do you? I’d love to hear your story. #fmfparty #poetry
Who Does Your Body Belong to?
Who does your body belong to, and does ownership matter to understanding healthy self-care? Does it Really Matter What I Eat? Who could imagine that healthy eating is a form of self-care? I didn’t realize this until after my husband’s bout with cancer. Sure, I’d grown up vegetarian, and could recite the benefits of a plant-based diet from the cradle. But that didn’t mean that I actually used food to nourish and care for myself. Instead, I used it as…
