Living Life Well
If asked to describe depression in one word it would be debilitating. It’s not a friendly visitor: stays too long, takes away your desire to smile, and only complains and belittles. When I struggled through depression in past seasons of my life, the part I despised the most was the vicious thought circles of doubt …
I chose these images as a reminder while being mindful to also slow done and look around. How often would we simply look right past the beautiful details God shows us. –Mandy June Photography. The introduction to this post was given last week and is titled Mindfulness. I encourage you to read that post first. …
A few months ago, I encountered an experience worth sharing. I will dare to sound ridiculous in describing what occurred; it’s hard to explain. I tied my tennis shoes and stepped out the door to go for a walk. As I walked unhurried down my driveway towards the road, I felt something different than usual. …
I find myself struggling with this topic as I am the first to admit that I am a “season chaser.” Yes, you heard that correctly, a season chaser. Does that sound familiar to you? Always trying to get to the next season of my life, always thinking about how much better life will be in …
Special Note: We have a little something new for our posts! Mandy is going to give you the “why” behind her photos for each blog. You get a little behind-the-scenes look at why she selected each post’s photos. Here is your first one: Thinking about quirks and personalities, I instantly thought of these heifers and …
Last week, you peeked into my first prayer journal, started in 1998. I mentioned my grasp of spelling and understanding of God developed since those scribbles in pencil. I continued to write out prayers to the Lord, and on a mission trip to Guatemala as a teenager, I learned I could write down His response. The …
You may remember from previous posts, I am focusing my year on the theme of rest. I am asking myself, what do I find restorative? Writing is helping me process how I should go about practicing rest. This chart shows you the areas I am reflecting on and making a priority. Let’s quickly review the …
There is an unwanted obstruction that changes names depending on who is carrying it. It is sometimes known as a pooch, paunch, potbelly, beer gut, or stomach weight. I land in the category of people who house the “extra love” at the front of the belly. After my first pregnancy, I grappled with the issue of looking pregnant even while holding my baby in my arms. The pregnant …
“Why are you locking it?” my three-year-old daughter asked. She wasn’t used to seeing me lock doors. She’s normally sleeping peacefully for hours before I go through my nighttime routine of locking all the doors and turning down the thermostat. She asked because it was the middle of the day as I turned the door handle lock. What …
When Kassie asked if I wanted to write the blog this week based on my post within my photography Facebook page, I was honored (but still the nerves set in). The post I had made was to bring a little joy, and a whole lot of hope to what is going on in our current …