(2 minutes, 49 seconds) One of my older clients shared with me recently that in all of her life her only physical pain has been a couple of headaches. Those few episodes she said, were relieved with a mere aspirin. Truly I am glad for…

(2 minutes, 55 seconds) “Tighten your tennies, kiddos! It’s going to be a fun summer!” It was a memorable summer the year Team Noble, our family racing team, began. It all started with purchasing six white t-shirts in each of our sizes and a broad…

We Need More Cowbell 5-12-22 (2 minutes, 7 seconds) Last summer I attended a triathlon in support of a close friend who was competing. I loaded my mini-backpack with water bottles, power bars, and …my biggest cowbell. For me, cheering at a race would be incomplete work…

3-29-22(1 minute, 55 seconds) I wasn’t a sickly youngster, but I remember times when I was sick as a little girl. Specifically, the yucky kind of sick that involved throwing up. I remember a tender gesture from my mom. She would sit with me, gently…

A while back I challenged myself to document for one hundred days in a row the “goodness of the Lord.” My initial intent was to become more aware of God’s day-to-day provision. Besides being a feast for my soul, actively looking for goodness quickened my…

IN 2-10-2022 “You’ve got to get with it,” she said gently yet emphatically as she clutched my left arm and peered at me intently.I will be the first to admit I am not technically savvy. Just ask my kids.Or my clients. Many years ago, this…

He Is The Offering1-13-221 min 19 seconds One of my earliest memories from attending church as a young child involved putting my quarter in the offering plate. The golden plate, whose inside base was covered in deep maroon velvet material, was passed at the same…

God, Who Never Lies(2 minutes, 12 seconds) Growing up, my credulity, which in most cases is a good thing for little girls to have, led to several points of confusion.Take Santa Claus, for instance. And the Easter Bunny and Tooth Fairy. Multiple times I questioned…

(1 minute, 8 seconds) When my oldest son and I shared the adventure of traveling to Sweden a few summers ago, we had the enormous joy and privilege of staying with new friends who would become like family to us. They generously hosted us, introduced…

5-15-21  (2 min, 15 sec) Among other things, pressing on my mind about six weeks ago was…shelving.  More specifically, measurements for the shelving we were planning to have our carpentry-kiddo build in our new basement. I know, tell me about it. HARDLY worth waking someone up…