How do we stay focused on the task at hand amidst a world of constant distraction? Is there a way we can strengthen and build our concentration muscle to accomplish what we are called to do? The world is consistently calling us away to something of lesser value. Social media says, “Come and put your […]

“…whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God!” 1 Corinthians 10:31I I had a fabulous conversation with my daughter centered around the topic of expectations, obligations, guilt, and truthfulness. We talked a lot about growing up in the church, how that affected her, what her true feelings were concerning her faith, and […]

Wake up! I have been waking up early because of the time change. 5 AM is not my preference but when you’ve had your seven hours of sleep it’s time to get up.At 6:40 am this glorious gift arrived in my back yard. At 6:46 am it was gone. The sky was back to “normal.” […]

Life has been particularly hard lately and definitely for the past eighteen months. Strained relationships over whether someone has taken the vax or not taken the vax. Anxiety from world events and the unrest in the middle east (again). Frustrations and anger over the leadership or lack of leadership from our government. Natural disasters impacting […]

…With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible. —Matthew 19:26 We hear a lot about “becoming” these days. What comes to mind when you think about who you are becoming as your children are becoming young adults?  For me, becoming is about a growth mindset. Simply put, it’s about adopting a […]