While I think it is a natural part of the grief journey, many in all stages of life suffer from motivation disorder, which is my fancy way of saying a lack of motivation. Though I’m better now than I was 15 months ago, I still find myself struggling at times to just get out of … More Finding Motivation
“Fiddler on the Roof” was our favorite movie, and Yente, the matchmaker had one of the best lines as they were all leaving their homes for a life in exile: Maybe next time, Golde, we will meet on happier occasions. Meanwhile, we suffer, we suffer, we suffer in silence! Right? Of course, right. I’ve known … More Meanwhile…We suffer
This is the day I have been thinking of for the last 364 days…the day when we mark the first anniversary of Raouf’s heavenly departure. This is the day when I remember what happened on November 25, 2015. This is the day when I hug my sons and thank the Lord for having a small … More This is the Day…
I am so grateful that we serve a God who reigns over all, but sometimes I wonder how He does it? I can’t even keep control over my own tiny “kingdom”, much less anyone else’s. While I could talk about losing control over my household order, I really am thinking more about my personal emotions. … More Reigning over our Emotions
Written: Jan 4, 2016 I have had this verse on my mind for several days now, and when my chronological reading of the Bible led me to Job again today, I thought I would share my thoughts. After being heavily tested, Job’s wife asked him why he held so fast to his integrity and didn’t … More Accepting both Good and Bad
Written: Dec. 25, 2015 I’ve been reading Abdu Murray’s book, Grand Central Question (which is excellent, by the way), and I was reminded of this quote by C.S. Lewis: “God whispers to us in our pleasure, speaks to us in our conscience, but shouts to us in our pain; it is his megaphone to rouse a … More The Joy of Pain
Last night I was visiting my sons in Cookeville, TN, where they go to college. After attending a fundraising dinner for the Baptist Collegiate Ministry, we came back to their house. Within 30 minutes their small living room was full of friends, laughing, pulling out instruments to play, and talking about what was happening in … More Not your typical college students
Written: Oct 9, 2015 The One I follow says: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.” Paul echoes these words when he wrote: “I am crucified with Christ, and I no longer live but Christ lives in me…” What is it about mankind that … More The Question that Guides