When I opened my laptop this week, I was greeted by a black screen with not even a brief flash of light or sound of whirring fan. I tried several different things, but my laptop remained silent and dark. For months, I set aside this week for a personal writing retreat. As I loaded bags […]
Reflections on Refresh and Beyond
Last week, I had the pleasure of speaking at a ladies’ luncheon at a local church. The theme for the event was “Refresh.” All of us have times when we need refreshment, or areas of our lives that need refreshing. Often, we plow ahead, pushing through, rather than acknowledging that we are in a season […]
5 Life Directives Inspired by Rain
As a child, I remember a summer when rain was an everyday occurrence. We had a new swimming pool and I longed for sunny days and warm temperatures. But each morning, I woke to the sounds of rain pelting the roof and filling the gutters. Not only did the rain continue day after day, but […]