One Simple Prayer for Thanksgiving
When I can't quiet my heart, I allow the words of others to be my calming prayer. Here is a favorite to turn to in the busy seasons.
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14 Encouraging Practices For You
As we head into the holidays, here are 14 encouraging practices. We all need reminding of good things, starting within each of us.
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Your Invitation to Calm in the 23rd Psalm
When I can't sleep, I think of Psalm 23. As we head into the season ahead, here's your invitation to discover it's renewing calm once again.
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How to Be the Light Wherever You Are
My heart is longing for light right now. As I share this, I'm reminding myself that we can always share the light right where we are.
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3 Good Questions About What's Your Calling
What's your calling? I wish I knew with certainty. Here are three questions I'm considering to answer that question.
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My Favorite Psalm for a Wilderness Season - Psalm 27
Psalm 27 sounded like a scripture you might frame or embroider on a pillow. Now, I see it as a battle-tested anthem for wilderness seasons.
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How to Love A Good Failure
Failure stinks. Or does it? Recently I was reminded that failure might be the fastest route to the best version of me. Here's my story.
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An Invitation to See Ordinary as Your Superpower
Could average be your superpower? When it comes to changing the world for God, ordinary may be just the thing.
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An Invitation to Enjoy More Jubilee in Your Life
Where do you see Jubilee in your life? Here's a story about the rare Alabama Jubilee and an invitation to enjoy more of God's Jubilee daily.
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Maycember & Ordinary Lovely Things for You
How's your Maycember going? May is more than ever like December now, minus the cookies. Here's what's good around here.
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A Few Kind Reminders About Rest
Rest is something I know is good for me, but I'm not good at practicing. Here are a few gentle reminders to encourage more restful living.
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Good Things I've Been Reading (and Cooking) Lately
Winter is meant for puttering - a little of this and that. Especially perusing a few good books - here are my winter favs.
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Merry Christmas vs. Happy Christmas vs. Cheers to All
Wrapping up the year with a post on Merry vs. Happy Christmas and all the ways you celebrate. Plus my dad's Puerto Rican Egg Nog recipe.
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A Few Kind Reminders for Your Heart at Christmas
Ever feel like the holidays are too much? Me too. Here are some kind reminders that I created for my heart in hopes they encourage you too.
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Two Words You Can Use To Offer Light
Sharing the words, "come over" is a sweet opportunity to connect. Here's a favorite story about the impact of these two little words.
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How to Ask for What You Need
Sometimes it's easy to ask for what you need when it's simple stuff. Matters of the heart are a harder ask. Here's my story.
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Remember This When You Want to Quit
Do you ever feel like quitting? Me too. This was my "quitting day" story and the best advice for what I did next.
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What Do You Do For No Good Reason?
What do you do for no good reason? Here's the story of my mother's massive cookbook collection and why I couldn't bear to part with it.
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Three Things I'm Doing for the Last Back to School
This week marks the last fall back to school for me. Here are three things I'm doing to honor the milestone it is.
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How to Answer the Question, "What's Your Story?"
Recently someone asked me, "what's your story?" I wanted to give a surface answer, but sharing in a deeper way invited a real connection.
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