Posted in encouragement, growth, hope, inner life, peace, purpose, refuge in God on July 2, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
I’m not sure why, but I’ve been feeling fragile lately. Emotionally, psychologically, mentally, spiritually, physically — you name it — I’ve been living with this egg-shell sensation of if I get bumped, I just might crack.
God is the potter, I know, and I’m his vessel. And I’m content to be a vessel for common [...]
Posted in attitude, encouragement, humility, inner life, priorities, trust, women on June 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Okay, I’ll admit it; I’m a bit droopy today.
Well, maybe more than a bit: I was up all night (literally) working (my choice, not mandatory).
I can’t do that anymore. I should know better.
I’m getting (gasp) too old! All-nighters wreck havoc with my metabolism and my migraines.
I could handle staying up all night, no problem, in [...]
Posted in attitude, busyness, distractions, encouragement, growth, inner life, priorities, time management, value, worth, dignity on June 19, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
How’s that for an attention-getting title? We (in American culture) long for less complexity and greater simplicity in our lives!
I can think of so many ways and times when less is more:
Less humidity = more enjoyment of the weather (it’s really humid and hot here now)
Less stuff = more freedom from things and clutter
Less house [...]
Posted in attitude, encouragement, growth, hope, inner beauty, inner life, peace, priorities, refuge in God, trust, wonder on June 16, 2007 | 2 Comments »
It’s been a rough week somewhere (adapting Alan Jackson’s It’s Five O’clock Somewhere).
It’s been a rough week here, too. For me, on one level, yes, but not nearly as much as it has been for people I love and care about. For some, it’s been the heartbreak of managing difficult life adjustments (kids graduating, for [...]
