It’s a Wonderful(ly Overwhelming) Life

It’s that time of year again.  The time of year when our calendars explode with parties, get-togethers, and activities.  The time of year when our days are filled with errands and shopping.  The time of year when our to-do lists become overcrowded with baking and cleaning and decorating and wrapping Christmas presents and addressing Christmas… Continue reading It’s a Wonderful(ly Overwhelming) Life

Waiting for the Blessing

Lately it seems like there’s an epidemic of blessing going around.  In the past month I’ve heard story after story of one friend after another who’s been promoted, or moved into their dream home, or been healed from serious illness or injury, or gotten that fancy new car, or seen God move and provide in… Continue reading Waiting for the Blessing

South Beach Update: Hungering and Thirsting on the Beach

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.”  Matthew 5:6 One of the most difficult aspects of moving to a South Beach lifestyle has been changing the way I think about food: carbs and fats in particular.  I know the Bible says “man shall not live by bread alone”… Continue reading South Beach Update: Hungering and Thirsting on the Beach

Pressing On

Sometimes, I’m such a twit.  I can’t tell you how glad I am that God, in His infinite patience and endless love and mercy, never actually says that to me.  But I’m sure there are times He must feel like it. This epiphany came to me this weekend after spending several days trying to climb… Continue reading Pressing On

Clinging

In my last post, I was “abiding.”  That was before the past four days.  I know Mom said there’d be days like this, but we’re more than halfway to a full week…and counting. I almost don’t even know where to begin.  This has been a week of daily tragedies.  Something new every day that rocks… Continue reading Clinging

Celebrating Life

Celebrate.  Remember.  Fight back. Four simple words, filled with meaning: joy, pride, sorrow, loss, determination, courage, strength.  Tonight was our night to celebrate.  To remember.  To honor and rejoice.  To stand strong with other survivors.  To join with others in the fight against cancer.  To support those who are working to find a cure for… Continue reading Celebrating Life

Threads of Gratitude: Purple T-shirt Edition

SURVIVOR. I really like the sound of that word.  And I don’t mean the TV show, either.  That word, “SURVIVOR”, still gives me goosebumps.  Still brings tears to my eyes.  Still makes my heart overflow with gratitude, love, and admiration.  Still makes me remember…and rejoice. It was one year ago – April 14, 2009 –… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Purple T-shirt Edition

Bring Me To Life

For some reason, I was particularly excited about Easter this year.  Yes, it was my birthday too, but it was more than that.  There was a sense of anticipation, of expectancy.  God was preparing to do something in my heart that morning. Worship was great.  It was loud and celebratory.  We sang and danced and… Continue reading Bring Me To Life