Greater Capacity Isn’t Always More Activity

Greater Capacity Isn’t Always More Activity

In the previous post, we talked about learning to receive the fruit God has placed in the season we’re actually living, instead of constantly comparing it to someone else’s—or even to a previous season of our own lives. You’ll find it here, if you...
Fruit Is Meant to Be Eaten in Season

Fruit Is Meant to Be Eaten in Season

Last week, we talked about why the goal is not squeezing more into our days, but learning to receive more life from them. You can catch up here: Stop Trying to Squeeze More Into Your Days. As I continued reflecting on that, another question surfaced. If I’m learning...
Stop Trying to Squeeze More Into Your Days

Stop Trying to Squeeze More Into Your Days

Last time we talked about rethinking what faithfulness looks like. And if you missed it, you can read about it here: I Stopped Trying to do More for God. Once I stopped believing I had to keep adding more to prove my devotion to God, another question surfaced: If...
Everyday Rhythms: The Germfest Edition

Everyday Rhythms: The Germfest Edition

One thing I’ve learned is that everyday rhythms are not built for ideal conditions only. The rhythms that actually serve your life are the ones that still work when everyone is exhausted, the dishes are behind, and the house slips into a temporary mess. We are coming...
Sitting in an Answered Prayer

Sitting in an Answered Prayer

7:00 a.m. A bowl of berries with whipped cream and walnuts sat beside me as I read my Bible. I asked, “Lord, what do You want me to know?” And He said, I love you. I love you with an everlasting love. Then gently,You’re right where you need to be....
The Simple Daily Reset

The Simple Daily Reset

The other day I saw someone talk about an eight-hour weekend reset. Another mentioned a four-hour version. Someone else does a 30-minute daily reset. And I just thought…egads. That used to be me. My husband and I would go into weekend warrior mode with the bulk of our...