When life gets really chaotic and I wonder if I'm doing anything that matters, I tend to withdraw. I get overwhelmed by all that isn't done and lose sight of the big picture. In talking with some friends recently, I realized I'm not the only one. As we discussed some of the ways we regroup, I noticed our choices seemed to fall into two broad categories: Solitude or Creating I shared earlier in this series about our need for rest. I firmly believe there are times when we are physically and ... [Read More]
Embrace {a little} Chaos
About 14 years ago I started teaching a women's Bible study class. I've pretty much been teaching in some form or fashion ever since. I've learned so much through my studying and through the discussions held with countless women and I'm thankful for every single opportunity I have to open the Word and encourage others. But I've also learned another lesson: Whatever I'm teaching is where I'm going to be tested! This series is no exception. Y'all, our life has been topsy turvy all month. This ... [Read More]
Establishing Your Priorities
Well hello there! Thanks for joining me today. This week we're talking about ordering our days. Remember, I told you I didn't have any sort of magic plan to make life smooth. {Oh how I wish I did!!} Instead, we're going to explore three basic concepts to provide a framework for ordering our days. First up – establishing priorities. Last week I shared how the idea of good v. best can often become a struggle for us. Today I want to unpack that idea a little bit more and give you some ... [Read More]
We Learn to Order Our Days
Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12 How do you spend your days? Are you frantically rushing from one thing to the next, never quite feeling caught up or under control? Do you find yourself facing each day with trepidation and frustration rather than joy and enthusiasm? Do you consistently feel overwhelmed or exhausted by your life? Let's face it, we all have seasons where life just doesn't seem to run smoothly. But, there is a huge difference between ... [Read More]
{action step} Pick Three
Wow, the first full week of our Living Well series is wrapping up ... what do you think so far? I do hope you've been encouraged and maybe even a little challenged already. Those three truths we talked about last week are the keys to everything else. Remember them! You can't do it all. You can be content. And you are most certainly not alone. This week, we discussed learning to live well. Understand this is a process and we have to be willing to take it one step {one day, one moment} ... [Read More]
Prioritize Rest
Today I took a 3-1/2 hour nap. I didn't really have time for that. I had three blog posts to write for different sites. There are literally no clean towels in my house. The dishes from supper last night are still in the sink. But I was exhausted. I need about eight hours of sleep per night. I've accepted this about myself. I don't function well when I don't get at least seven hours of sleep every night. And this week has been crazy. Between away games and church and early morning ... [Read More]
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