Our autonomic nervous system is made of two parts: the sympathetic and parasympathetic. The sympathetic is known as our fight […]
Only One Lesson Ahead
I have had multiple people seek me out this week for various reasons. Some needed advice on spiritual matters while […]
When the Pain Doesn’t Matter
The day I was induced with my first son, my husband also broke his thumb. Induction isn’t the smooth ride […]
Doing What We Love
When I was a kid, one of my punishments was being sent to my room. At first, I hated the […]
Why We Do This
As I dropped my oldest off this morning at his first day of high school, I didn’t cry. Yes, I […]
The Erosion of Words
The cliff of the iconic Boneyard, or Palisades, on the Yukon River towered to one side of our boat. Every […]
The Discipline of Hospitality
We sat around the table finishing breakfast when I spotted movement outside. Everyone who was supposed to be there sat […]
What Do Mosquitoes Eat When People Aren’t Around?
The boat ride on the Yukon was nothing but spectacular. Mountains of giant proportions, various groups of birds, and smooth, […]
I Prayed for Days Like These
A herd of elephants. That’s what the middle school boys sounded like racing up the stairs, jockeying for positions on […]
Would I Stand?
Imagine with me. We are all gathered in a building. Worship music blaring. Songs of praise along with hands, all […]