Live Your One Life Well
Why is this on my Visa bill?What began as an ordinary catch-up-on-finances afternoon escalates into a crisis.I thought they’d agreed to cover my hotel cost.A frantic search of my saved emails quickly proves my memory correct.This charge is a mistake.I call the hotel to explain that the organization that booked my original reservation should have been charged for my stay, not ... Continue Reading
I will no longer fight you for me. It’s 4:53 AM, and I haven’t put my contacts in yet. So I’m squinting hard to read the late-night scribbling on my nightstand note-pad. I will no longer fight you for me. The corners of my eyes sting.What does this even mean?After showering, dressing, and putting in my contacts, I settle into my prayer chair and open to my bookmark in Shaunti Feldhahn’s ... Continue Reading
As a little girl, I had a silly habit.During family gatherings, I’d march from person to person, pointing and declaring, “I love DADDY! And I love MOMMY! And I love JOHNNY! And I love G’ama! And I love G’ampa!”When I finished proclaiming my love for everyone, I’d walk to the center of the room, throw my arms around myself, and make one last announcement.“And most of all, I love ... Continue Reading
“You’re not a problem-solver.”Dumbfounded, I stare at my husband.Finally, the words, “Yes, I am!” eek their way out.“No, you’re not,” comes his rebuttal.I’m too stunned to speak (which is probably a good thing).For the rest of the day, the Holy Spirit is clearly at work in my mind and heart.Because instead of stewing over Daniel’s declaration that I’m “not a problem-solver” ... Continue Reading
"Well goody-goody gumdrops for you!"I'm talking back to the guy in the anti-bullying Facebook video I'm watching (although I should be sleeping).He's just explained the best way to render a bully powerless is "just don't react."Which probably makes sense to a lot of people.But for me, the little word "just" is like flicking a Bic on dry pine needles."HELLO — SO GLAD THAT’S SO ... Continue Reading
