Not every opportunity is a Heaven-sent one. Here’s a simple way to tell the right doors from the wrong ones and learn to walk in the wisdom and fullness of joy which God has promised us! … More When Opportunity Knocks… Beware!

“Rest is not a sedative for the sick, but a tonic for the strong.” It’s that time of year again…time to gear up for the next season! As we make our to-do lists, let’s make sure to prioritize rest, so that our labors will not be in vain! … More The Capacity to Stop

Cultivating balance in life is not about giving equal parts of ourselves to the many
different commitments we carry, but rather it is about creating space and time to be still and rest our souls in God’s presence. In that still, quiet place, we are reminded of the priorities that truly matter, and renewed with the motivation we need to do them well, with great love. Have you rested your soul in the presence of God lately? What are you waiting for?! … More Cultivating Balance

A life spent avoiding pain does not equal a life of peace. To have relationships is to experience emotional travail, and we must be willing to embrace this, without resentment, if we long for true connection with others. … More Avoiding What I Need to Embrace

If it is true that we only love God as much as we love the person we love the least, just how much (or little) do we truly love God? And how do we learn to love Him more? … More Learning to Love

Fullness of joy is waiting to be discovered…not out there somewhere, but right where you are! … More Right Here, Right Now: A Surrender to the Space I’m In

Waiting is hard, but worth the effort and the risk involved. Because in the waiting, we are positioned to experience something we may not even be aware that we need. … More Stuck in the Waiting Room