Austin, Texas
You know that saying, "I live here, I give here"? We've managed to give two pair of glasses to two bodies of central Texas water. Ever the eternal optimist, my son --who lost those glasses--remarked that, so far, he's lost glasses in a lake, and in a river, but has yet to lose them in a …
Blown and Tossed by the Wind
In James 1:5-7, James, known as the “brother of Jesus” declares, “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.” There are two main areas I’ve been pleading for wisdom for what seems like a lifetime; in career and …
Washington DC / Philadelphia
A trip to Washington DC and Philadelphia is a pilgrimage I hope every American has an opportunity to take. After having been there, it also seemed like every other nationality seems to share the same sentiment. At one point, I had to giggle over the literal bottle neck/traffic jam that happened in front of the …
Well…now what?
To be human is to live the experience of transition. We transition in aging and throughout life stages, and within our circumstances. To complicate matters, venturing into the unknown is also difficult. And scary. But, can also be exciting. And the decision between which adjective to use depends completely on the individual. Whether it is …
In pursuit of contentment.
In pursuit of contentment. I recently told my husband I felt like a greyhound who has been chasing the wrong rabbit. I hear it. I read it. Contentment is found within. But I struggle with “getting” it. Sure, I have moments of contentment—and when it strikes, it’s very blissful, to be sure—but I'm currently in …
