Something special happens in October. A community of bloggers and writers gather for 31 Days of Writing. For an extra little challenge, I’ll be also participating in 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes. 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes is a “challenge within the challenge,” so to speak — namely, to post on your blog every day in the month of October, but to write each post in only five minutes flat. I will write some of the posts ahead of…
The month of rest is almost over. I can’t believe September has flown by so fast. Learning to be still has taught me some lessons…. First, we start with being still with choosing to be still. I’ve found my life doesn’t have to be quiet for me to have quiet time. Prayer is one of the components of being still….and prayer is essential when waiting. The Lord taught me that the 7 Habits of Resting have more to do with…
I’m so excited to be joining Michelle Moore with a story from my heart! Remember those lazy rivers at the water park growing up? You hop on the inter-tube and position yourself just right. Leaning back, with the sun in your face, you let the current take you. Sure, other kids were pushing and shoving to move faster along. But I never bothered to push myself forward. I just let it take me. The current was steady. Predictable. Safe…..Read more…
I had to give up naps. Don’t get me wrong, I love naps. I had been taking naps since high school. Afternoon naps were what got me through college and all of the late nights. Naps were my lifeline while I was a new mom with an infant. Naps were my saving grace when I had my second newborn and a toddler. My life has revolved around nap time for seven years now. It still does, but I no longer make the…