Purpose – All Things Subject to Change

Why I Write

Have you ever watched the movie You’ve Got Mail? There is a scene in which Meg Ryan’s character, Kathleen Kelly, is communicating with Joe Fox played by Tom Hanks, and she tells him that, the moment she wants to say the perfect thing, she goes completely blank. He tells her he would give her allContinueContinue reading “Why I Write”

Friday Faith Moment: Obedience Is a Struggle

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”

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 **”