I went on a run yesterday. I’ve always wanted to be a runner but have never been able to cultivate the strength and endurance and discipline to bring that dream to life. There are a few reasons for this. I’ve discovered some things about my body in the last few years. First, I have exercise … Continue reading How I Rediscovered A Practice That Helps Me Be Still & Know God
Today’s post is brought to by my “What’s Saving My Life” series because it is rainy and dreary and I’m still in recovery mode from a very full season. In times like this it is helpful for me to look up and around and notice the things that are bringing me joy and life, even … Continue reading A List of Life Savers
I’m outside working from our balcony today. Like last week, the breeze is cool and fall feels here for real. When I was in Italy this summer one of my fellow pilgrims shared a blessing they received in Canterbury at the outset of their journey. A piece that has stuck with … Continue reading When You Hear the Birds
Y’all. Today is going to be short and sweet because the past six weeks have been FULL. Full of good time with good friends and family (read about 10 days of this season here). Full of travel. Full of hosting. Full of fun and good conversation. But FULL. Yesterday I got to hike up … Continue reading Settling into Fall
I really enjoy the transcription work I do; I’m sure it helps that I am working with interviews that I have conducted with people whom I find interesting. It’s fun to be hired for a story, be introduced to a subject, and then get to talk to them for a while about their journey and … Continue reading A Surprising Delight: Transcribing Interviews
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