The spiritual practice of simply carving out 15-30 minutes a day dedicated to putting myself in a space to hear from God, has transformed me into who I am today. I know it can be difficult to find the time especially if you’re a mom or dad of young kids, run a company, or work 2 jobs. If I can do it, so can you.
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Instead of making New Years Resolutions this new year, what would happen if each of us focused on taking one intentional step per day? How would your life (and our world) look if you made a point to look to God, love others well, and care for yourself?
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Many years ago my grandfather asked what I wanted from Santa Clause. I proceeded to share my self-indulgent list of gifts I wished for. With irritation, he responded, “You know, money doesn't grow on trees! You want too many things, we’re gonna need a tree that grows money to buy you all the gifts you want.”
I had no idea what I had done wrong, but I had this sense that I had asked for too much. My face flushed bright red and I felt sick to my stomach.
As an adult….
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Thanksgiving and Christmas can be overwhelming and stressful for families. The obligatory parties, pageants, recitals, food (lots of it), smells, and sounds can trigger painful AND endearing memories for many. The Holiday season can invoke a concoction of feelings…..
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I love adventure! I welcome an energetic hike to new mountain tops and valleys. Traveling to unfamiliar lands and cultures invites me to step out of what is expected. Even well-known trails feel brand new when I wear adventure in my heart.
Last year a few of us took a bicycling trek around the San Juan Islands off the coast of Washington state. Our guide helped us navigate unknown territory with confidence and joy.
Many years ago, I visited my daughter in New Zealand and we jumped out of an airplane in tandem with an expert skydiver. I’ve white-water rafted some rough waters with a confident captain and rode horses deep into the mountains of Montana. They were all amazing escapades!
Do YOU like a good adventure?
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Creating the rhythm of life you’ve longed for isn’t that far from your reach. You can find a life-giving tempo and move toward a deep-rooted sense of purpose.
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God meets us right where we, then invites us to more. Making intentional space for God through retreat is restorative to your soul. An invitation to a different kind of retreat; one that slows us down to listen and follow God.
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So many of us are hopeful that 2021 will be a refreshing and different experience from 2020. Nationally we are hearing pioneering promises regarding the containment of COVID, new leadership, and goals from our government and personally, many of us made new year intentions. This is inspiring!
In last month’s blog, I talked about the need to be intentional regarding how we start the year. Nothing magical happens, except lasting change is driven by desires, hope, dreams, commitment, and an action plan. Read more…..
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