Tales from a Mid-Lifer

Tag: Christianity

  • Perfection Is Not The Goal

    I dropped off my twins to their freshman year of college in late August. Separated for the first time in 18 years, they are at different schools, in the same state, but two states away from the nest. Like many parents, the lump still forms in my throat as I…

  • Must We Really have “Drive-Thru Ash Wednesday” and “Drive-Thru Funerals”?

    Dare I say that I’m officially getting old? Probably so, because although I’ve always been highly productive and not one to waste a minute of time, lately I’ve never felt more pushed from behind to speed it up. I’m sure you can relate to at least a few of these…

  • Waterfall

    He leads me beside peaceful waters. He renews my soul. I especially need to focus on that verse and stare at gentle waters this week! I have been immersed in leading three 7-week accelerated college courses, leaving me with approximately 90 papers to grade each week within four days (all…

  • A Simple Cell Phone Shot

    Simply shot with a cell phone, but I just think the sky is spectacular…as if we could glimpse into that light and past those clouds… Genesis 1:9-10 GWT 9 Then God said, “Let the water under the sky come together in one area, and let the dry land appear.” And so…

  • The Promise: Wordless Wednesday

    I will put My rainbow in the clouds to be a sign of My promise to the earth.  

  • Letting Go of What We Can’t Control

    I’ve read two Mom blogs recently where the Moms are going through a challenging time with their teenager(s). I’ve learned myself over the last few years (and I’ve blogged about it) that teens make their own decisions and definitely exert their own free will – at will. I keep this…

  • NIV Teen Bible: A Review

    It’s been awhile since I’ve written a book review! I had the opportunity to read through this NIV Teen Study Bible, thanks to BookLook Bloggers who sent me a copy in exchange for my honest review. Overall, this is a good general reading teen bible that I personally believe is…

  • Is God not the author of ALL – good and bad?

    Isaiah 45:7 (KJV) I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the Lord do all these things. (This post is longer than most. Only those who have an interest or need will read it in its entirety. I apologize for its length. In the…

  • Trouble Will Come. Why Am I Surprised?

    “In the world you’ll have trouble.” John 16:33 Many people draw closer to God when trouble comes. I tend to step back, surprised by it. As if I should somehow be immune. I am a passionate prayer partner for others, but struggle when it’s personal. While I lean into God…

  • Will Increased Thanks = More Joy?

    That is the question I look forward to researching myself over the next several months. I have recently returned from a 12-day spring break vacation/college touring experience with my family, and during that time, I read One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp. I know I’m late getting to the party,…

  • The Boston Marathon Bombing

    As today marks the anniversary of last year’s tragedy in Boston, I am re-posting what I wrote last year in response. After contemplating the horror of what happened, my youngest daughter came to the frightening realization that everyone is capable of evil. Boston. Last year on September 11th, my 14-year old daughter…

  • The Storm Inside

    The Storm Inside: Trade the Chaos of How You Feel for the Truth of Who You Are by Sheila Walsh was a pleasant surprise. I made the wrong assumption that this would be another “self-help-sort-of-book” with a Christian base, but it was sincerely so very much more. The book is…