I've long known that God should be first. But I am a sinner who is simply starting fresh each day to make good choices (and as C.S. Lewis points out in Mere Christianity: "knowing and doing are two separate things.")! As such, it occurred to me at one point in 2024, that the first part … Continue reading Coffee With Jesus?
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Best Way to Start the Day
For those of us who were kids in the 70s, that might make us think of the advertising jingles and slogans pointing us toward "Folgers in our cup" or maybe some type of breakfast cereal. But this realization came years after we were doing those things to start our days. Now we're choosing to "fill … Continue reading Best Way to Start the Day
The Ultimate Teammate
If you've ever run in or been to a track meet, you're probably familiar with the relay team. Back in high school, my favorite event was the 800 mile relay (where 4 runners work together to run two times around the track). Even thinking back to those days, my heart swells a bit, remembering my … Continue reading The Ultimate Teammate
Supplemental Self-Care!
Yesterday, just as I was inwardly lamenting over some family tensions, my heart feeling heavy, I had a feeling that making and simmering a pot of soup and reading in front of the fireplace would be the best way to spend a couple hours. I'd initially planned to read my friends' current Book Club pick, … Continue reading Supplemental Self-Care!
Fight the Flesh!
Ever have an idea or a poignant phrase that pops into your head? Seemingly comes from thin air? Through the years, this phenomenon has never ceased to amaze me, especially the word choices that are not necessarily those which I'd typically use, or when I've written something that years later, I read back and think, … Continue reading Fight the Flesh!
Joy That Surpasses All Understanding
Happy 2026!! We're midway through this year's first month, but I wanted to take a moment and share a lovely sentiment a friend sent me: When I say Happy New Year, I'm really wishing you more happy days than sad, more joy than misery, more laughter than tears, more bravery than fear, and the wisdom … Continue reading Joy That Surpasses All Understanding
Things Aren’t Always As They Seem
Some days are harder than others when it comes to getting out of bed in the morning. Today was one of the harder ones. Outside it was 14 degrees, with billowing winds blowing the snow across the yard, while I snuggled in warmth beneath my fluffy new down-like comforter. One hour later, I was battling … Continue reading Things Aren’t Always As They Seem
Timing Is Everything
Three times this one particular week, the concept of the words: "carrying our cross" came to me. Meantime, I'd just begun enjoying my first cup of coffee with our Lord, snuggling back into my covers for about 20 minutes for some spiritual reading. After practicing this new routine for (I honestly don't even know now … Continue reading Timing Is Everything
Avoiding Distractions
I woke up the other morning with these words on my heart: "Fight the urge to dwell on that fear." Intrigued, I pondered that thought throughout the day, especially the word fight. I realized that merely passively avoiding worries, stressors and (insert your particular fear here) isn't enough. Taking an active stance in our lives … Continue reading Avoiding Distractions
Daily Grace 