Several years ago, Mom took my brothers and me to visit some family friends at Priest Lake in Idaho. Our friends were wealthy enough to …
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Praying for No Rain
Glancing at the cloudy late August sky, I prayed, Lord, will you hold off the rain—just for a while? I recognized the weather at the …
Read More »It’s All About Movement
Let’s face it! Exercising isn’t fun or something that most of us really choose to do. For many of us busy moms, exercise just doesn’t …
Read More »Consider the Lilies
Drumming my fingers on the desk, I flipped through my notes. Junior year of college was officially in session, and the exhaustion had completely set …
Read More »Wooer of My Heart
My church school teacher cleared his throat and adjusted his tie. The class hushed. “Everyone turn in your sermon notes.” I passed mine to the …
Read More »The Annoying Seatmate
Last fall I decided to take a train journey. I thought a quiet, peaceful train ride across the US would give me time for reflection …
Read More »Too Close for Comfort
“No, I don’t want to go,” I said falling back into bed. “Yes, you are!” said my mother handing me my jacket. “Why do I …
Read More »The First Five Minutes
Staying physically active can help prevent or delay some diseases, like cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. Exercise can even help people who struggle with depression …
Read More »College For One
There I was, sitting alone in my dorm room halfway through my first quarter of college. How did I get here? I thought. I was …
Read More »Preventing Back Pain
Life keeps us busy walking or running, sitting or lying down. There’s really no time to think about our backs that is… unless we get …
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