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This Truth Steadies Us Through Transitions
Over the last 20 years, change has woven itself into the fabric of my life sometimes seamlessly and, at other times, in big, ugly clumps.
From when I graduated college till now, I’ve moved cities seven times (That includes addresses on two continents). While that may sound like I seek out adventure, in reality, I like ...
Mama, Can We Be ‘Slow To Anger’?
You’ve heard of art museums and natural history museums. But, here’s something you likely haven’t come across before: The Relieve Stress Museum.
(If you’re over a certain age, you’re wondering, “What in the world will they think of next?!”)
Located in Shanghai, China, the museum is fitted with what they call “boom rooms” where people deal with ...
A Christmas Prayer For You
As we gather with friends and family for Christmas, I want to take a moment to say thank you. Thank you for reading the words God lays on my heart and for blessing me with your words of encouragement and prayers for my family.
Christmas this year is going to be especially hard for us as ...
Saying “Yes” so You can Say Your Best “No”
“I don’t know — ask Dad.”
That was my standard response when my husband, Ranjit, and I found ourselves in a quandary.
If I didn’t have a solid answer to Ranjit’s question or found myself confused by what to do in a particular situation, my fall-back response was to turn to his dad for counsel.
In early November, ...
When the Holidays are Hard
Did you ever make a wish list for Santa when you were little?
Growing up in south India in the eighties and early nineties meant I most definitely didn’t mail any letters to the North Pole.
In fact, gifts weren’t really a big feature of our Christmas celebration.
And, no, that wasn’t because I was some saintly kid ...
Making Space – An Advent Devotional
Lists. That's how I usually begin my holiday prep.
Guest lists. Recipe lists. Gift lists. Shopping lists that include embarrassing amounts of butter and sugar for the baking that will soon commence.
But sometimes those lists and all the frenzy and activity can crowd out Christ. A few years ago, God impressed on my heart that while ...
When You’re Emotionally Exhausted
There may be days when you feel completely wrung out. But you still go through the motions.
You do the laundry, drop the kids off at school, buy groceries, take out the trash. You smile at people who smile at you.
But it almost feels like an out-of-body experience because you’re not fully present.
The last two weeks ...
Is Attractiveness Essential For Marriage?
“Does the woman need to make sure she stays attractive so her husband stays faithful?”
The question was posed to me a few years ago by a woman in her late 20’s.
We were talking about marriage and, in the course of conversation, this popped up.
It surprised me because the question came from a poised Christian woman ...
Memo from God: Enjoy Life!
Our Middle School-aged kids finally started back with in-person school recently. After a year-and-a-half of vegetating at their desks behind computer screens in online school they were desperate to go back to IRL classes (Just showing off my recently acquired ‘with-it’ lingo. FYI, IRL = In Real Life. You can thank me later for that ...
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