In the rush of moving on to the next thing on my schedule, or being preoccupied with my thoughts, I can’t believe how easy it is for me to actually forget to take time and say two little words. In the busyness of my life, I often underestimate the power of saying thank you to […]
A Bittersweet Goodbye
I know the time was right, but that doesn’t make it any easier. It’s never easy to let go of something that has become a part of your life and your memories for thirteen years. When the “For Sale” sign went up in June, it became a reality that this would be the last summer […]
An Afternoon Life Lesson
Trish was in our After the Boxes Are Unpacked study many years ago, after she moved here from California to retire. We would see each other at church for a few years after that, then our paths didn’t cross again. As the years slipped by, Trish faithfully stayed in touch with our ministry and became a […]
Standing in line at the check-out counter
When I am standing in line at the check-out counter, the magazine covers and article titles are a stark reality of what the world would have me buy into, and believe, about how to look, how to behave, what to buy, and what to wear. (Sometimes the only positive thing I see is the emphasis […]
The View From My Bike
Experiencing a Zacchaeus moment. You would love my cute pink bike with my pink pom-poms hanging over the handle bars and big gerbera daisies in different shades of pink clipped on the front of my bicycle basket. Oh, and I also have a honking pink horn on the basket! If I add too many more […]
A few of my favorite things and the memories they hold
It was pure joy to host a “Tea Party” recently for a dear friend and her guests. The food was prepared by a lovely English friend (thank goodness for that!), so I could focus on what I love best―getting the table ready with all the details and little things I love to do. I plan […]
Fear and gophers – a tale of empowerment
It’s true. I have gophers in my backyard. My backyard wall, (walls are common around houses in Arizona), backs up to a shallow ravine, commonly called a “wash” in neighborhoods like mine. I love the privacy the wash provides between my home and the neighbors’ homes. My neighbors can’t see me on my patio in […]
5 Things to Remember When You Don’t Know What To Do Next
There have been seasons in my life when I absolutely did not know what to do next. I let fear of the unknown and confusion of the moment consume my thoughts. What about you? Have circumstances or a situation paralyzed your thinking, your discernment, your decisions, or your choices? When your life is overwhelming, hopes […]
Podcast episode 6 – Kindness: Small acts, big impact
The smallest acts of kindness can have a big impact. Susan Miller reminds you to just “show up” in the lives of others. You don’t have to be skilled, have all the right words, or be an expert. Included are ideas for acts of kindness for anyone you encounter, from the bank clerk to the […]
