Life’s journey or an intentional process by which we are changed forever, like butterflies who will never revert to their former caterpillar state.
I was recently asked to share a story that would illustrate my resilience. It brought up a fun memory and an excellent life lesson. My third-grade teacher introduced me to Spanish, and in high school, I studied French. So, imagine my shock when American Field Service (AFS) sent me, at sixteen, on a summer exchange […]
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Transformation is part of God’s plan for nature and us! As Gem Fadling and I discussed in our recent podcast, our Creator established seasons for the earth and the earth’s inhabitants. But sometimes, some of us get stuck rushing around with constant doing and forgetting that each week is to have a sabbath rest, and
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Introduction: Creativity, a trait shared with the Divine Creator (Gen. 1:26), offers remarkable healing and adaptation capabilities as we navigate life’s changes. Just like children, we can tap into the resilience and wonder that creativity brings. Whatever form it takes, unleashing our creativity can work wonders in our lives. Yet many of us put off
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The “Best Laid Plans” On Sunday morning, October 7th, I texted a friend and mentioned that my husband and I were excitedly getting ready for a 30-day, 40th-anniversary cruise that included the Holy Land. “Probably not,” she responded, “considering today’s news from that part of the world.” Within 48 hours, the cruise line announced that
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As women over 50, we sometimes long for deeper spiritual connection. We yearn to discover the missing piece that will bring us to greater intimacy with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. In this November blog post, let’s explore the topic of gratitude and expressing thanks, not only for the obvious blessings in our lives
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Does your inner critic ever bother you? On the first weekday home after a long trip, I’d sat at my desk for a couple of hours trying to complete a challenging task when my husband invited me to the kitchen for lunch. He’d made an inspired salad with spring mix greens, blackberries, toasted sliced almonds,
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Creativity has been a fantastic teacher of spiritual concepts, not only over the years, but also THIS WEEK through the making of eagle art quilts! I used to embark on the creation of a spiritual art quilt with a concept I wanted to express, such as my approach to my “Freedom Quilt,” “From Heartbreak to
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