My phone was buzzing off the nightstand at 3 am. I was jolted awake from a perfectly wonderful dream to heed a perfectly frightening tornado warning. I had hoped that a perk of moving away from the Midwest would be a relief from the constant threat of storms. Yet storms–physical and emotional– always seem to … More First Response
My daughter’s birthday is pushing its way toward me on the calendar. It will be joyful and fun and happy. Yet panic is trying to steal the excitement of planning the celebration. The “what ifs” attack me every year. What if we pick a date that conflicts with sports and activities and life? What if her best … More What If We Show Up?
“Joseph, son of David,” the angel said, “do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife. For the child within her was conceived by the Holy Spirit. And she will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” ~Matthew 1:20-21 This … More Stretching
I saw something in myself the other day that frightened me. It was the wild-eyed look of an addict. I recognized it immediately, having seen it before in the eyes of people I love dearly. It’s fueled by fear. Fear of losing something you are convinced you can’t live without. Addiction is usually linked to negativity. … More The Power of Addiction
I heard a podcast yesterday where a Jewish woman who had been rescued from the Holocaust said she wanted to make her life worthy of being saved. It struck me how often I have heard that from survivors of horrific events, especially if they lived while the one who saved them died. These survivors often … More The Survivors
Confession: I am addicted to productivity. It’s time to just admit it. It doesn’t matter where I am, or what role I’m in at the moment. I have a deep desire to always be doing something, going somewhere, and accomplishing goals. “I feel as if my skin is the only thing keeping me from going … More Panic Attacks, Pumpkins, and Peace
I got my first pair of glasses when I was in grade school. I hadn’t realized that I had been seeing everything as a blur, but I still remember the feeling of walking outside for the first time after I put them on. It was overwhelming. The trees had separate, individual leaves, and I could … More Live on Purpose
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