Today I saw this story of a man named Ed, who was diagnosed with ALS eleven years ago. As the disease progressed, he had to step down from his position as a pastor, and suddenly felt as if he had no purpose in life. "I never thought that my speaking and writing and living would come to an end. Once I realized it's getting close to the end, then … [Read more...]
My Word! (this year’s theme)
on January 6, 2012
At the top righthand corner of my giant to-do list is a smaller list of "Goals" I jotted down since before Christmas. Things I've been thinking about for quite some time. Goals: De-clutter. Simplify. Be all there. Write. Live. Love. Get outside. Fear less. As I've tried to come up with a "word" or theme for the year, I keep coming back to … [Read more...]
The Only Label I Want
on December 15, 2011
I've started reading a blog called People of the Second Chance. One of the features on this blog is a campaign called "Labels Lie." Though not a specifically Christian blog, their tagline is "Unleashing Radical Grace Everyday for Every One." They're seeking to reach those that might never venture into a typical church, those who've been labeled … [Read more...]
I’ve seen what living looks like
on November 9, 2011
Just two weeks before his weary body gave into the decade-long battle with the cancer that had eaten his body and his bones from the inside out and caused pain most of us cannot even imagine, a young man named John wrote these words in his journal: "I love You, Lord. I love how You give me words when I have none. You give me the lyrics when my … [Read more...]
A Year of No Clothes
on July 20, 2011
Okay, okay... so the title isn't entirely accurate. I'm not advocating becoming a nudist or anything. The title really ought to say "A Year of No NEW Clothes" but that wasn't as entertaining. ;) Last summer, a good friend of mine announced that she had decided not to buy herself clothes for one year. My first thought was how hard that would be … [Read more...]
The Believer’s Triumph
on June 19, 2011
There is so much going on right now that breaks my heart. Things that cannot be explained outside of knowing that we live in a broken, fallen world. I have been in tears so many times this week for so many different reasons. I'm reminded yet again that there are things that I am simply incapable of understanding this side of heaven. There is little … [Read more...]
Celebrating Another Year
on June 9, 2011
Today I celebrate another year of life. Today, at 11:58AM, I'll be thirty-eight years old. And I don't mind telling you my age because I'm happy about it! I'm quite possibly healthier than I've ever been: my abs may not be what they once were, but my asthma has been under control, my allergies haven't been bad, I'm more active, and eating much … [Read more...]
A Must-Read for this Good Friday
on April 22, 2011
Just a quick post... You simply must read this post by Dana at Roscommon Acres. It touched me more than I can even explain, and it's very Easter-appropriate: "Is God Good?" … [Read more...]
Moment by Moment
on April 18, 2011
Sometimes I love the insights God shows me. But other times? Not so much. Turns out, I'm really selfish. On the outside, maybe it doesn't look that way. Sometimes friends express wonder about how I have the time to do all the things I do, and they certainly don't think they have it in them to adopt a teenager, for goodness' sake! To … [Read more...]
There Is No Gray
on April 14, 2011
A friend and I met for coffee yesterday morning, and enjoyed one of our typical discussions covering a wide range of topics that all in some way focused on living out our faith. (One of the many reasons I love this friend!) In this conversation, she said that when she was younger she wrongly believed that there was a whole lot of ambiguous gray … [Read more...]
