Photo by Miriam G on Unsplash Do you find your encounters with people more complicated? A little more challenging than your heart believes they need to be? I will confess, I may be overly sensitive to those I come in contact with. I’m a helper and fixer by pedigree. But it feels like people are struggling more than …
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Life’s “If Only…”
Photo by Shutterstock I’m going way out on a limb to share a recent experience. I’m quite certain after reading this you are going to think a little less of my intelligence. But, I promise there is a point to my sharing my humiliation. If you’ve read my blogs over the years, you’ll know that …
The Broken Branch Moments of Life
Photo by TOMOKO UJI on Unsplash This weekend, I had an opportunity to spend the day roaming through greenhouses, walking miles of river trails, and meandering through community gardens. There were signs of new life all around - seedlings peeking through the warm soil, spring bulbs flaunting their bouquets, and trees carpeted in blossoms. Each encounter shouted, “It’s …
Quill Haven Musings
I have the great privilege of writing with a group of women. We call ourselves Quill Haven. And just in case you don't get the not-so-obvious pun, we are a group of women who find refuge in writing. Last month's assignment was to write a piece we would consider posting as a blog. We spent …
Bridges, Guardrails, and God’s Provision
Photo by A. McCormick It’s been a while since I had one of those moments. You know, that split-second when all your angst collides. For me, I shouted out a silent plea—“Lord, help me understand!” I’ve been told I have a sensitive spirit—perhaps a little too sensitive, from some people's perspective. It is a gift …
A Ghost in Your Programming
Photo by A. McCormick About two months ago, my husband and I upgraded our Wi-Fi router and with the upgrade came a host of challenges. First, we had to change the Wi-Fi access for every appliance and piece of technology in our home. This included random things like the water heater and oven. But then …
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