AT THE WATER’S EDGE:
LIVING LIFE AND LEARNING ALL I CAN ALONG THE WAY
Christianity
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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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40 Years and A Look Forward
Today I turn 40. Thats four decades of life now complete, and over half my life lived as an adult. It doesn’t seem that long ago that I wrote this post for my 30th birthday, yet a lot has happened since then. I have written a number of birthday posts in the intervening decade and…
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The Joys of Motherhood
Mother’s Day can be a hard day. I think of the years I longed to be a mom, but wasn’t. The year after I lost a baby and my chance at biological children. And even now, rejoicing in the chance to be a mom, but tempered by the reality that I’m only a mom because…
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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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A Year in Review: Highlights of 2018
As another year comes to a close and a new one begins, I’d like to take some time to reflect on 2018 and some of the highlights from my year. It seems that each year goes by faster than the last, and I think that makes it all the more important to reflect back and…
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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…
At the Water's Edge 