“God’s gifts are woven into every journey,” a friend once reminded me.  “Embracing your journey happens when you learn to see the gifts, especially the ones hidden beneath challenges.” I’ve thought of her words dozens of times since that day. I invite you to join me in a place that often inspires my writing—the tiny cabin where our family escapes for long weekends surrounded by rolling hills, beech trees, and open skies—and we’ll talk about learning to embrace our moments. Embracing Your Journey The steady cadence of rain falling on a metal roof is broken by children’s squeals in the distance.  A few minutes ago, my husband and sons took…

When I became a teacher, I remember looking around and thinking, The needs are so great, and I’m only one person.  What difference can I possibly make?  The idea of sowing spiritual seeds for God’s glory felt like a long shot.  I was just trying to survive. Two decades later, I’m no longer teaching in a public school.  But I often look at the world’s condition and have similar sentiments.  The needs are so great.  I feel so small.  What impact could I possibly make? Maybe you’ve experienced similar thoughts. Sowing Spiritual Seeds When You Feel Insignificant Not long ago, I read the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000.  The…

I don’t do well with interrupted plans.  I wrote the following post several years ago, but I need the reminder regularly.  If you have trouble being patient and kind when your plans are interrupted, too, this is for you.  I pray it blesses you. Being Patient and Kind When Your Plans Are Interrupted Morning birdsong twists through the sleepy spruce needles, and a grey squirrel carries a mouthful of leaves across the deck.   I sit by the window and get lost in the scene as I read Psalms and sip black coffee.  I have no idea that this morning’s quiet time is about to become a test of being patient…