Books have always been companions to me. When I was a little girl, I used to find a corner near the lamp in our living room on the red shag carpet and read for hours. My mom knew where to find me. I discovered myself in the pages of books. Books took me on grand adventures to imaginary places I couldn’t go in real life. As I went off to college ... [Keep Reading...]
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Book review: Rhythms of Rest
My middle daughter and I cuddle up on the chaise part of our big blue couch. We each hold fluffy balls of yarn in our lap with wooden knitting needles. I’ve chosen a golden-mustard color today and Giada has her favorite light turquoise yarn. Before long, you can hear the click of the needles as we knit, purl, knit, purl in neat rows. This has ... [Keep Reading...]
Book review: Whispers of Rest
When my husband Shawn and I started dating, I asked him what he did on weekends. His response: long runs and long naps. I laughed out loud. Naps?! Did adults really take naps? As an endurance athlete, rest was an important part of his weekly schedule. I had long ago given up on naps. With three active daughters who from the time they were ... [Keep Reading...]
{Summer Blog Swap} How to keep your eyes on the light when darkness surrounds you
Welcome to my Summer Blog Swap. This month I am inviting four of my blogger friends over to this space to share some of their posts and perspectives. It's a fun way to introduce some of my favorite people to all of you. This week I'd like you to meet my friend Tara Dickson. We met through a writing group called Hope*writers. Tara is a recent widow ... [Keep Reading...]
Book Review: Holy Hustle: Embracing a work-hard, rest-well life
Do you need to work harder? Do you need to rest more? What shapes your ideas about work? What if you could redeem hustle for God’s glory? These are just a few of the questions Crystal Stine is tackling in her newly-released book, Holy Hustle. Crystal presents a challenging and refreshing examination of the roles of work and rest in our lives. ... [Keep Reading...]
10 Ideas for self-care for widows and others grieving
After my husband died, I realized I desperately needed to take some time to nourish myself and my three daughters. From the day he received the initial stage four cancer diagnosis to the day he graduated to Heaven, we lived in crisis mode. During those months, I slept very little. I cared for my beloved around the clock as the cancer coursed ... [Keep Reading...]
