Cut! The annoyed directer shouts. Again. Okay, this is getting old. Like rancid fish. Spouse and I are trying our hand at shooting a series of twelve short videos called, “2-Minute Stress Busters,” to coincide with the August release of my new book, Too Blessed to Be Stressed. But we’re finding out we’re definitely not. ...
Genesis vs Nemesis
Ever find yourself searching the skies for an IM from heaven? Maybe a brief personal note from the Master of the Universe scribbled in the orange corner of the sunset sky? I’ve been thinking a lot lately about discerning God’s will. Like … how do we do it? How do we know which decision is ...
What’s your marriage creed?
“Do you know what my husband said to me yesterday? He said I needed to decide whether I wanted to be married or single.” I almost choked on the water I was chugging down as we took a break between tennis games. Seven tennis buds and I were fighting the blistering heat to squeeze in ...
I’m Getting Engaged
I’ve been thinking a lot about life lately. Not exactly the “Why am I here?” or “What’s it all about, Alfie?” kind of soul-dredging thoughts. More like the “How can I fully engage in living while I’m passing through this life?” kind of practical fare that sneaks into my brain betwixt rising at 6 am, ...
Sweet Wine vs. Sour Grapes
It starts out with wine and roses, a luscious wedding cake, gorgeous beaded dress and the promise of endless joy-filled tomorrows. But then something mysterious happens. Somewhere along the winding pathway of unity during the next few years, erosion creates a few potholes, roadblocks, and maybe even a detour or two. The disillusioned bride and ...
Lovin’ Those Grace Kisses
Okay, I realize I’m delinquent in announcing the long awaited birth of Baby Blaine – my very first grand. I stand guilty as charged by my faithful readers who have scolded me soundly for my omission. He’s two weeks old today and cute as a newborn porcupine (have you ever seen one? They really are ...
Who Has Your Back?
I was incredibly blessed with not just one but two grace notes this week. Just in case you’re not aware, that’s the phrase I coined in my book, Mom NEEDS Chocolate, for the special little touches from God … His fingerprints on our lives. Yep, they were amazing grace notes all right, because they showed me exactly Who ...
Hoof Prints Across my Heart
Ahh. I just adore the peace and rest I always find in my favorite getaway on earth … our little cabin nestled deep in the bosom of the Smoky Mountains. There are just so many footprints of the Almighty everywhere I look: layer upon layer of purple, hazy mountain peaks, crystal clear streams gushing and ...
Death is a Door
My daughter is 8-months pregnant with my first grandchild – a joyful and wondrous time for all of us as we watch the miraculous formation of new life. But that joy was seriously shaken this week when one of my daughter’s friends gave birth to a precious baby boy, Nathan, who lived only one hour. I’d like ...
My Heart’s in the Arts
My daughter Cricket I had a rather disturbing conversation recently with a co-worker in children’s church. At least it was for me, although he seemed unfazed. I was preparing to show a clip from the overtly Christian movie, Facing the Giants, at the end of a David and Goliath lesson for over 100 elementary-aged kids. ...