attitude is everything It Gets Worse (Sometimes) All it took was one look at him, and I was smiling and blushing. I know, this sounds like a typical start to a predictable, sappy love story, but it’s even better than that, people. I smiled because his sign said “cheer up, it only gets worse.
burnout Spiritually Speaking: Well-Rested So, it’s still a Monday in my timezone, and methinks that calls for some real talk. Today marked the fourth day since my wisdom tooth extraction. I still can’t open my mouth more than an inch and I look like I took a right hook to
analogy Spiritually Speaking: The Ripple Effect Opal Creek Wilderness, Oregon Matthew 5:16, “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” This might seem “so last year,” but I’m sure the majority of you who
beyondborders Spiritually Speaking: Comfort Zone Although this past year has been jam-packed with a little bit of everything for me, the overall theme for 2017 was getting out of my comfort zone. Whether I was traveling by myself internationally, opening up my heart and home to a younger generation, doing things without depending on others&
Christianity Spiritually Speaking: Labor of Love “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” Galatians 6:9 Have you ever had an experience where, regardless of the good intentions and heartfelt purpose you had, the result, or the reaction from others, was
Christianity Spiritually Speaking: My Brother's Keeper In my previous post, I wrote about trials and how they bring out the true character of the person being tested. However, trials are never solely orchestrated for that one person to bear and be transformed by. These hard times also hone and expose the Christian strength of those
Christianity Spiritually Speaking: Bitter or Better? So spring is finally upon us, or I should say most of us–those of you still in a prison of snow piles maybe can’t relate yet. Whatever your weather, we are almost a quarter of the way into 2017. Has it been a crazy quarter for
analogy Lessons From Weeds: Tales of a New-ish Homeowner I know I’ve written a post about weeds, or an analogy about them anyway, in the past. Still, the subject keeps popping up (pun intended) now that I am a homeowner and solely responsible for keeping my yard of rocks well-maintained. So these are the kind of deep
analogy Spiritually Speaking: These Things Take Time “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding,” Proverbs 4:7 (KJV) In this age of super-advanced technology where we have lightning fast information at the touch of our fingertips, it is becoming less and less popular to have to wait
CarpeDiem Hindsight is 2016 Although I tried to make the best of it, and of course had some wonderful snapshots and experiences along the way, this past year definitely dealt me some tough cards. Like most of you, I had moments in 2016 when I was proud of myself, and others when I was
cheerfulgiver Spritually Speaking: The Gift That Keeps On Giving I told myself I wasn’t going to write about anything holiday related this year. But when inspiration strikes, I don’t always have control, so, take it up with my Muse. Although I may not be the jolliest celebrator of Christmas out there, I have nothing against
Christianity Spiritually Speaking: Out of Focus As we all well know, or are finding out as adulthood hits us like a freight train, life is a balancing act. We have so many aspects to think about that require us to give some sort of effort to. But we often pile our plates too high (guilty) and
Christianity Spiritually Speaking: Pushy and Persistent When you were a kid, did you ever ask for something, just one special thing, so desperately every Christmas and birthday? Practically every year until I left for college, I’d make a list (because “list-maker” may as well be my middle name) of what I wanted
Christianity Reality of Calvary The setting, the scene, has been filtered to frivolity– borderline mockery: void of the suffering, stripped of the nakedness and the obscene; the Blood has been watered down, or so it would seem– mixed in the mortal mud of tradition; yet still they think it will make you
Christianity Spiritually Speaking: Hopes and Dreams “Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think…” Ephesians 3:20 (KJV) I know it’s almost an annoying cliche nowadays, the “dream big” catchphrase that immediately invokes images of glittery confetti and sunshine and
backbone Spiritually Speaking: Camouflaged “Why fit in when you were born to stand out?” — Dr. Seuss I know what you’re thinking, Dr. Seuss lines aren’t exactly the most profound phrases to initiate a spiritual subject on. But with hunting season ushering in, I couldn’t help
alone Spiritually Speaking: Away From the Sheepfold Jesus always likens Christians to sheep. He calls Himself the Good Shepherd and the guardian of the sheepfold. In the 15th chapter of Luke, Jesus gave the parable of the shepherd who willingly leaves an entire flock of sheep in order to go after one stray. But why? Not only
