Devotionals

It has been one of those weeks.  Alot feels like it’s going wrong.  I’ve worried about it.  Talked about it.  Prayed about it.  And worried about it some more.   And I continue to see no tangible change in the situation. But after sharing with my friend what’s been on my heart, she gave me

If you have a child or have ever been one (I think that covers all of us)…then I’m sure you know, children are unique and so are their parents. And aside from the Bible, there isn’t a standardized one way guide to parenting. We pray for wisdom, do what we know to do, make a

On our most recent vacation, my husband and I arrived at our destination and headed towards the rental car counter.  This wasn’t my first rodeo (aka rental car experience) with him so I was ready. I grabbed our luggage and found a comfortable seat … armed with a book, my phone and the expectation that

While recently traveling in San Francisco, we were able to visit the Golden Gate Bridge. During our first visit, which was in the morning, the fog was so heavy that it was difficult to view the Bridge in its entirety (refer to the photo on the left). Regardless of how hard we looked at it

Mistakes. I tend to make a lot of them.  Whatever it is…whether it’s losing my temper with my kids, being quick to speak before I hear the whole story, or making a clerical error because I was rushing to finish something at work…mistakes are a big part of my life. It seems that lately when

To all those who faithfully manicure on schedule, please forgive my ignorance for what is likely a known fact. Yesterday,  I painfully found out what nail polish containing acetone actually does. A few weeks ago, I had the rare privilege of getting my nails done at a local salon, and I decided to do gel

So, you say you can’t dance? Me neither. And trust me, I’ve tried. As a kid, I attended a small Indian church. Once a month, our church hosted a “youth meeting.” A Saturday night service in which our talents (or lack of) were on display. There wasn’t a lot of dancing going on back then…but

It’s easy to think we know best … especially when it comes to someone else.  Your kids…your husband…your best friend…your sibling – who knows them better than you? You love them. You see their strengths and recognize what they are good at.  You want the best for them. You “encourage” them to pursue it. So,

After I said, “I do”, I realized that my husband and I are different about some things. I thrive on making lists and checking off boxes and let’s just say, that’s not how he rolls.  There was one specific event that defined this epiphany. I was going to step out for a few hours …

Have you ever had a life changing conversation? I have. Years ago, I had lunch with an elder at my church. I talked, she listened. I shared…my thoughts, my fears. All very real and very raw. And you know what? It was life changing. Not on the outside (no one even noticed)…but on the inside.