• A Month of Rest

    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…

  • Our Heart’s Song

    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…

  • Six Steps to Simple Living

    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…

  • An Invitation to Rest

    Isaiah 55 “Come, everyone who thirsts,     come to the waters;” 1. Come. All. All who thirsts. Do you have it all figured it out? Are you comfortable with your life? Completely content? No anxiety? His invitation isn’t for you. Our God calls to those in the pit. To those without light. To those who are struggling. It is a simple invitation: Come. No pre-qualifications. No conditions. Only that you are in need. Only thirst. Come with empty arms. “Listen diligently…