Recently, I was discussing something with a family member, and when I told them how I hoped things would go, they quietly reminded me that it was possible things would not, in fact, work the way I wanted. It irritated me at first, but then I pulled myself back down to earth and had aContinueContinue reading “Friday Faith Moment: Obedience Is a Struggle”
Category Archives: Purpose
Starting Over Again and Again and Again **
In February, I made a challenge with myself to write a blog post every day, and I discovered that it reinvigorated my desire to write. However, I also discovered that daily posts weren’t a rational step for me to take at present. If I was a full-time writer, I could pull it off, but I’mContinueContinue reading “Starting Over Again and Again and Again **”
Setting My House in Order **
Photo by Scott Webb on Pexels.com Years ago, I watched the movie My Life starring Michael Keaton and Nicole Kidman. (No spoilers here but I do highly caution you if you are sensitive to grief.) Oddly, my main takeaway from that film is a single line, “Set your house in order.” In the context ofContinueContinue reading “Setting My House in Order **”
When I Have Time **
Photo by C k on Pexels.com I’ve been sick for a week, and honestly, I’ve been acting like a big baby about it. I always know that I’m starting to feel better when I stop cutting myself slack and start expecting myself to get my rear in gear. That’s always the trick to recovering fromContinueContinue reading “When I Have Time **”
Negatives into Positives **
Photo by Bekka Mongeau on Pexels.com Have you ever had a job where it just felt like an utter flop, and you couldn’t wait to leave? I can remember a job that is reminiscent of Lucy at the chocolate factory if you are familiar with that famous (and hilarious) scene from I Love Lucy. ItContinueContinue reading “Negatives into Positives **”