Radical Sabbatical
Radical Sabbatical. Over the last two years I’ve tried to figure out how to infuse a Sabbatical Rest into a life that does not allow for “time away” in typical Sabbatical fashion. I’ve tried out different ideas. …
Elephant Eating 101
I want this blog to be about rest, you and God. Not me. But I need to share. My son, Josh, was in the hospital again today, but he’s home now. He’s fighting liver disease. It’s attacking …
The “A” Word
I have a 12-year old son, Noah, who has many gifts, but stunning academic performance is not one of those gifts. As a former home schooling mom, I still have a slew of resources to keep the …
Homegrown Guilt
Guilt disturbs rest. Sometimes that’s good. Sometimes it’s not. When guilt is heaven-sent and we recognize our sin, name it, confess it and free fall into the outstretched arms seated at the Throne of Grace, rest is …
Spread Too Thin
As you navigate through the joys and challenges of the summer, are you attempting “to be all things to all people?” or “all things to a few people?” Is guilt nipping at your heels? Male or female, …
Public Enemy
What reeks havoc in the typical American home? Greed? Anger? Anxiety? The TV remote? It’s time. There’s never enough and the daily grind … When the time is right, you can finish this article by clicking on …
Week 13: Under Construction
Dear friends—old and new, My life is a wild ride. I am not an empty-nester who is reflecting on the rest that should have been or could have been mine, but am tasting the sweet rewards of …
Week 12: Commitments & Calling
Each season of our life is made up of a unique blend of commitments and calling. Commitments Commitments are the non-negotiable obligations in our life. Some bring great joy, like caring for a long awaited newborn. Some …
Week 12: Commissioned
You have been commissioned to participate in the Great Commission. So have I. It’s the commission (“go and make disciples of all nations” Matthew 28:19) we are all aware of, but few take seriously. Our fruit is meager. Our …