In the Stillness: Reflections on Seasons of Silence Part II
There is something about hushing all the noise of the external world and sitting with our thoughts, as well as our hearts. There is something about not running to distractions to pacify our emotions. And there is something so incredibly
In the Stillness: Reflections on Seasons of Silence Part I
I believe we all need these intentional times of stillness, of quiet, and of reflection. We all need times and periods where we let go of plans, submit our bodies to the longings of lessened activity, and listen intentionally to
May Bonus Post: It’s a Devotion … Priming YOUR Pump
This month Christian Devotions published my submission on priming the pump! I grew up in a rural community in South Carolina. One of my favorite parts of the week was visiting my paternal grandfather after church. Mom and I would
It’s Published! Meet Me at Boundaries Boulevard
This month I celebrate my SECOND publication in the Christian Courier. Last year I wrote about Jesus-centered justice work. And this month we're talking about two very essential components that should be included in everyone's life: BOUNDARIES and REST. One
April BONUS Blog: 7 Things I Learned during the Pandemic
We are at the one year plus one month mark of the pandemic and I find myself more frequently searching for the good nuggets from this season. And I also find that this undertaking becomes more challenging and the days
Mushrooms and Oak Trees
Never, ever had I heard a sermon or read a devotion about mushrooms and oak trees … until a few weeks ago. I then went from never having heard the analogy to seemingly hearing about it all the time. The analogy
Mask On
All images from unsplash.com Oxygen and the air pressure are always being monitored. In the event of decompression, an oxygen mask will automatically appear in front of you. To start the flow of oxygen, pull the mask towards you. Place it
Peaks and Valleys vs. The Battle Field
I started the summer with “A Divided Heart” and highlighted the “Million Ways to Love” in my last post. As we transition from summer to fall, attempt to pivot repeatedly with the uncertainty of COVID-19, and remain persistent in our
No WiFi – No Problem
On January 3, 2020 Spectrum (formerly Time Warner Cable) disconnected my in-home WiFi. They didn’t just randomly do this - I requested it. I wanted it. I longed for it. I felt like I needed it. If you’d asked me
The Art of Hosting
It has been exactly two weeks since I hosted one of my favorite big cousins and one of my favorite little cousins :-). Their time with me in my home was their first visit to my little town - I