Recently, I’ve thought a lot about self-care. I’ve heard pastors say self-care is sinful and worldly. Psychologists describe self-care as “doing what brings you joy” and popular media says, “You do you.” I’ve wrestled with a biblical view of self-care and here are my thoughts. The reason most of us need better self-care is that we are running ourselves ragged. We are so prideful we…
On a recent road trip with Jeff, I was struck by the silence in the car. Surprisingly, my heart began to smile at the joy I felt just being together. In the past when I saw an older couple sitting across from each other at a restaurant in silence, I thought “How sad. I hope Jeff and I are never like that.” As I matured,…
I grew up in South Georgia, where it was mostly one season — HOT. Because of this, as an adult, I’ve always loved the days leading up to a new season; it doesn’t matter if it is fall, winter, spring, or summer. Each one brings new beauty and new opportunities. Not everyone shares my love for the seasons; many begrudge the coming of winter. Change…
Sleep. We all need it, yet most of us get enough. We live in a society that thrives on productivity; we sacrifice sleep in order to meet deadlines at work or to cram for exams. Most of us don’t make healthy sleep a priority. When we don’t get enough sleep, it takes a toll on us physically, emotionally and psychologically. Did you know poor sleep…
Last week I had the privilege of celebrating two very special people in my life, Mrs. Geneva who turned 95, and Mr. Bob who turned 90. When I think about these two, I am moved by their commitment to serve. Both continue to serve in various ministries; each are others-focused. They have both overcome tremendous hardships in their lifetime, and as a result, their faith…
We’ve all heard it. The definition of insanity is repeating the same actions and expecting a different result. We keep binging on the potato chips before bed and pray to lose weight while we sleep. We keep yelling at our spouse but want a happier marriage. If we want change, we have to do things differently. My mom has a red bird who visits frequently….