Choosing Joy in the Midst of Hard Things
Have you noticed how hard things tend to happen in clusters, some say in threes? The dishwasher breaks, the garage door won’t open, and of course, you get a flat tire. But...
Living Well The Life That is by Embracing Our Limitations.
A new year has arrived, and my scheduled appointment for an MRI with it. I believe the saying is “a picture is worth a thousand words.” So while most of the year,...
How to Embrace Cozy in Winter.
Have you heard of the small Norwegian island called Tromso?Jennifer Dukes Lee (Growing Slow) I come from a Scandinavian and Norweigan bloodline, my maiden name Tromsness. Troms, a county in Norway. “Ness”...
Why I’ve decided not to make new years resolutions until spring?
Have you ever wondered why in the heart of winter, we feel the need to make resolutions?In all my reading and reflection on living in rhythm with seasons, winter seems like a...
Advent – An Invitation to Love Others
As we Reflect on the Christmas Story, we don’t have to look hard to find true love. God sent His only son to earth to live among us; what greater example of...
Advent – An Invitation to a Joyful Life
A regular rhythm of practicing gratitude invites us to live a joyful life, regardless of circumstances.Joy Marker Eucharisteo, a Greek word that I have been sitting with a lot lately, a word...
