AT THE WATER’S EDGE:
LIVING LIFE AND LEARNING ALL I CAN ALONG THE WAY
Bible
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Alignment of the Soul
My chiropractor said something interesting the other day. We were talking about the holidays and taking time off and what rest looks like. He told me that he knew a pastor that spoke life changing words to him once. The pastor said something like, “I don’t believe in burnout. If you are doing God’s will,…
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Be Still – Sitting at the Feet of Jesus in 2026
My mom would be the first person to tell you that I’m not very good at sitting still. When I was young, she about had to sit on me to keep me on the couch resting when I was sick. I wasn’t good at naps, either. Now don’t get me wrong, I have plenty of…
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Overcome so you are not overtaken
My son is a pretty incredible young boy. He’s six and asks the most wonderful questions. He’s a deep thinker and a critical thinker — skills I hope to further encourage in him as I think they are so valuable. They also make for great conversation. He was a bit of a late talker. He…
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Inviting in the Good: Lessons from Weeding in the Woods
I have an enemy. An enemy encroaching on my territory and trying to take over. Poisoning those within reach and advancing position every time I look. My enemy’s name? Alliaria petiolata. Otherwise known as: garlic mustard. As one of my aunts once put it, with a name like that, it’s no wonder it’s an invasive,…
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Who Dares Despise the Day of Small Things?
As we ring in the New Year, I want to reflect a bit on this past year. In 2023, I didn’t make a New Year’s resolution, but I did pick a Bible verse that I put next to my bed so that it could be a reminder for me throughout the year. It was from…
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Thirst and Living Water
Have you ever been thirsty? I mean really thirsty. Parched. Cotton mouth. Where it’s painful to even swallow. How about in a situation where you had no water and didn’t know where to get some? Perhaps on a hike or other adventure that was longer or hotter than expected. Think about that moment of thirst.…
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These are a few of my favorite things
This week, I turned 34. It’s hard to believe how quickly the years are starting to go by. One of the challenges I find in life is to not get bogged down by negativity. I’ve been talking with a couple of friends recently about recapturing joy and focusing on the simple things in life. I’ve…
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As Iron Sharpens Iron: 10 Years of Shaping a Life Together
W June 16, 2017 marks our ten year wedding anniversary. Crazy. A whole decade of life, lived together. It hasn’t always been easy, but it has always been worth it. There is something about two imperfect people coming together and committing the rest of their lives to one another that is at once beautiful and…
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Don't be Hasty: A Stolen Pillow and a Talking Tree (Herder, that is)
It is not good to have zeal without knowledge, nor to be hasty and miss the way. (Proverbs 19:2) Have you ever been so excited about something that you charged ahead full force without fully considering your actions? It’s easy to do when it’s something you are passionate about, or even if you’re just in…
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Drawing from Deep Waters: The Art of Asking Questions
The purposes of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out. (Proverbs 20:5) This is a verse that I’ve been pondering on for some time now, as I think it gets at the heart of a skill I’ve been trying to obtain: the art of asking good questions. If…
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