Gravity of Motion

Last month, we let some friends borrow our RV. They were on a whirlwind trip to Florida and they wanted to camp at Fort Wilderness and go to...

I am terrible with emails. My inbox is always overrun with unread emails. In fact, over the holidays, I hit a new high- or new low, dependin...

Last Sunday, the stained glass cross at the front of the church was vibrant with the light from outside. It struck me as beautiful. The larg...

Last night, I had a festive family celebration planned for New Year's Eve. But in the middle of the family movie we were watching, we re...

Every day my 6 year old reads to me. It's part of his homework. We usually do this after dinner and often right before bed. Tonight, he ...

I can be fragile. I can be broken in so many ways. Hurt feelings. Poor self image. Lack of ambition. Loss of life. A change of plans. I can ...

I'm reading a book called Chazown . It's too early to know if I like the book- or the premise of the book, even. However, the book i...

I was running late. My husband left early. We volunteer to cook breakfast on Sunday mornings at church. My husband does most of the cooking....

Without warning, I fell. I stumbled. Something caught my attention. Someone seemed so much better. I compared myself and in my eyes, I paled...

"Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth." Psalm 46:10

It shouldn't have happened. I bought some tulips last week. They were white. They were beautiful. They added life to my house. I felt re...

This morning, in the middle of the start-up of the day rush, I paused. I set everything aside for five minutes. I slipped on my jacket and s...

I have trouble not comparing myself to others. I don't know why. It just happens. Before I know it, I am doing it. It is self destructiv...

I am home. Two children are with me. But, I feel alone. I am isolated, desperate for peace. I should be full of honor and praise this mornin...

I have two goals today. Today I am going to get my kitchen clean and provide my kids dinner. I have been feeling icky for days and my place ...