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#NoStuffNovember begins today!

Melissa from Chicago wrote, “Happy No Stuff November! So excited about this. And reminded that we live in luxury to be excited about getting rid of stuff. What a sobering thought.” Amen to that, Melissa! What one thing are you getting rid of today?  Me? A broken lamp. Why? Because I have enough lamps and … Continue reading →

Countdown to No Stuff November!

Hey “No Stuffers!” Three days till November! Take the next few days to get ready.  Print out the No Stuff November Calendar 2017, gather bags/boxes to collect your ‘stuff’, decide what organization you are going to donate to. Let’s do this!  

No Stuff November

Join my family and me for No Stuff November! By the time thanksgiving arrives, we are going to get rid of 630 (or more!) items from our house. How? Each day, each of us will get rid of the number of items according to the day of the month (i.e. on Nov. 11th we each … Continue reading →

Preparing for death

Death comes. Its a fact. We prepare for so much of life. Births. Graduations. Weddings. Tomorrows. How do we prepare for death? The answer is quite simple, really. The best preparation for death is a life well-lived. When we fully embrace life each and everyday, even if we aren’t ready for death (if it comes too soon or is … Continue reading →

Parental Power

Wise words on parenting – “I don’t think my family realizes that my reactions to events can change their perception of them. I don’t think they know how much power I have to make a moment good or bad. But I do.” -Heather Lende, “If You Lived Here I’d Know Your Name”

Fatigue

An important reminder for the Americanized church (including me)… So let’s not allow ourselves to get fatigued doing good. At the right time we will harvest a good crop if we don’t give up, or quit. Right now, therefore, every time we get the chance, let us work for the benefit of all, starting with … Continue reading →

2013 Word

After prayer and thought, my word for 2013…wisdom. Please pray that God would give me wisdom.

New Year Word

Last night at dinner, our friend Melissa asked if we made New Years resolutions. Or quick answer, “No.” Making a list of things I will most likely never complete doesn’t sound like a joyous way to start the year. It feels heavy, cumbersome. Melissa shared her version of resolutions. Instead of a list, she found … Continue reading →

When I don’t want to listen

Sometimes God is speaking through circumstances… and I don’t want to listen. Family and friends’ comments bounce through the air echoing and amplifying the very thing I am trying to ignore. Eventually, the noise is so loud I have to face it. It is easier to ignore. It is easier to rationalize, question, make excuses. … Continue reading →