“Blessings fill your life.” I have ruminated on this statement—which I perceive to be a truth given to me by… Read more Word of the year 2015
Tag: life lessons
Keep fishing
There’s a reason so many old men sit down by the river after they retire for hours each day, staring… Read more Keep fishing
Greener grass
This morning, I awoke to the adorable chatting and fussing of my nine week-old infant daughter. Moans and groans followed–not… Read more Greener grass
2013 word of the year
In 2011, I was inspired by my friend Denise Felton to select a word of the year. In 2011, my… Read more 2013 word of the year
Setting down the bucket
Life is incredibly short. I was reminded of this yesterday when my husband learned that a friend of his from… Read more Setting down the bucket
Right where I belong
“What’s one feeling you’ve had since having her that has surprised you?” One of my best friends posed this question… Read more Right where I belong
The good, the bad, and the ugly
I’m in love with Clint Eastwood. And Humphrey Bogart. And Johnny Cash. But since Clint Eastwood is still living, he’s… Read more The good, the bad, and the ugly
Getting it
This morning, as I read through 1 Chronicles, I came across a passage I’ve read and studied multiple times before,… Read more Getting it
The source
As I drove through the sleepy stillness of Velvet Ridge tonight, I felt a few solemn tears slide down my face… Read more The source
Mama said, part 6
In junior high, I got grounded for a week for making a B in algebra. At the time, of course,… Read more Mama said, part 6
Just wheat: Only what matters 