2017 is off and running! It’s crazy how quickly the weeks are ticking by. Sadly however, many New Year’s resolutions have already been forgotten or pushed under the bed. We want to change and reach our goals, but find it’s never as easy as our New Year’s adrenaline promises. Although I’m not one for continually looking backwards, […]
Are Your Best Years Behind You?
We’re just a few days into the New Year and, sadly, not everyone is excited about the future. While you may have a full, active life, if you’re over 50, there’s a good chance you’ve bitten into a subtle undercurrent of thought: …the coming days will never be as good as the past. …I’ve lived […]
Why I Stopped Asking Christians this Question (and Why I’m Starting Again)
It started almost 20 years ago: asking a single question. My emerging spiritual walk would simply overflow in conversation. I’d request, with anticipation: “So, what’s the Holy Spirit saying to you lately?” I really wanted to know, for several reasons: to hear the heart and mind of God in the context of real, everyday life. to stir […]
How to Get Unstuck from Discouragement
Discouragement is a subtle beast. It doesn’t jump out of the closet with a bang. It doesn’t strike like lightning. In fact, when the weight of hopelessness pulls on you, it’s easy to wonder, “How did I get here?” One thing I’ve learned: While discouragement can sneak in the backdoor, we usually invite it in the front and […]
I Wish We Could Go Back to The Way It Used to Be
I was talking to a friend recently who’s struggling in her marriage. She described some of the frustrations and obstacles, summarizing with words we have all spoken at some time: “I just wish we could go back to the way it used to be.” Maybe it’s not your marriage, but how about your job or your […]