Hooked on Change
A couple of weeks ago I was sitting next to my 10-year-old daughter on the couch. She was still wearing the pajamas she had worn the night before, even though...
Tag: Sabbath
Put on Hold
Why is waiting so difficult? At times, it seems I’d rather gnaw off my own arm than wait--at least there would be something to DO. The action, even though extremely...
Admit It . . .
Ten months ago I felt a slight pain in my left shoulder. I ignored it as I figured with time it would eventually get better. It did improve over the...
I Am Not Superwoman
As I write this, my husband and I are in the process of moving to a new apartment. Our small living room is a maze of boxes and packing material....
I’m Done with Self Care {The Grove: Rest}
Dog-tired and bone-weary, I slipped into Seat 33A. Loose ends tied up. Last minute details checked off. Hugs hugged. Home assignment begun. What kept me moving in...
The Anatomy of Rest
I am a bit of an exercise enthusiast. I started out slow with Pilates and walking before moving on to running with light weight lifting; and now, my most recent...
We Have Never Had the Power
My Ugandan daughter’s birth mom named her Power. We loved it so much we kept it in her legal American name because...
How Much Sacrifice is Too Much? {The Grove – Sacrifice}
“Why are you running so hard?” the counselor asked us as we sat in his office a few years ago. My husband and I looked at each...
Announcing the 2016 Online Retreat!
You've been waiting for it. Our team has been hard at work getting it ready for you. Today we get to unveil what...
Pleasant Boundary Lines {The Grove – Limits}
“Lord, You have assigned my portion and my cup. You have made my lot secure. The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful...
