“What I’d really love for Christmas is to not have to make one more decision.” I wasn’t talking to a friend, my husband or family. It was December three years ago, and I was talking to God. My brain felt like the emoji with the nuclear head exploding and a nap sounded like the perfect holiday gift. I longed for a remedy to my weary, decision fatigued heart, but my brain moved too fast to see it was right there in front of me. For weeks leading up to my white flag of surrender the questions Continue Reading
The Treasure We Give Away Without Knowing It
Do you know what TV show fascinates me? It isn’t the Real Housewives or one of those Survivor spin-offs. It’s The Antiques Roadshow. I know, I know. There’s no drama on this little hour of British television. But I’m amazed at these treasures passed down from generations past, with owners who aren’t even aware of their value. It makes me wonder if there are treasures sitting around in my own home (or attic), waiting to be discovered. A couple of weeks ago my parents visited and since they Continue Reading
When Rest Feels Like a Prison Sentence {Link-up}
“Take the keys and go,” my husband said. It wasn’t a question. From the time he’d walked in the door my tone had been short and snippy. He knew I’d had a long day and needed time to myself, even though I was insisting on cleaning up the dishes. After stalling several times on my way out the door, I left. I played worship music in the car and talked to God about the things that were bothering me. I didn’t take much time to listen. I didn’t pause to see whether he had an answer to my endless Continue Reading
