The fad today, especially among millennials, is minimalism, described in Forbes as a “decluttering lifestyle trend.” Thousands are getting rid of possessions or exchanging their current living space for tiny…
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I’m not a fan of winter. Because I like warm weather and light breezes, I’m so thankful to live in the southwest where we escape the worst of it. But…
I’ve decided that my husband isn’t gifted at finding things. Often I watch him walk in circles for several minutes just looking around. And so I ask, “What are you…
I had to laugh the other day as I turned around in the pool where I was participating in my water aerobic class. Our instructor told us to jog back…
As I age, the years seem to pass by more quickly. Before I know it, I’ve had another birthday and the old year is over without any effort on my…
The older I get the more I believe that SIMPLE is a great rule. I’ve experienced its power in family life, hospitality, ministry, and teaching. Simple allows me to focus…
What’s your first reaction to the thought of silence? Does it scare you? Do you run from it? Or do you embrace it as nourishment for your soul? Last weekend…
Let’s truly lament as the church in America. We are divided as a country and as God’s people. Disastrous storms and droughts plague our land. People are hurting and helpless….
“You are a God of forgiveness, gracious and merciful, slow to become angry, and rich in unfailing love.” (Nehemiah 9:17) Changing seasons bring transition, and for most of us, change…
Too often we Christians are isolated in our own little groups and insulated from other perspectives even within the church. Just as inbreeding in animals and humans leads to decreased…
