Why We Need Heroes
We need heroes. People who’ve overcome adversity and led meaningful lives are examples for us. Heroes remind us of our potential and…
Helping Women Move From Fear into Faith
Tag: friends
Tips for Organizing Your Home
Oh hi there; you don’t recognize me? I’m Myra the organizer, wearing a different cap today while I help you improve your…
Helping Friends in Grief
My husband Tom and I lost three of our parents in three years. While we grieved our losses, our friends showed kindness…
The Gift of Gathering Friends
I’m convinced God designed me to gather people. To serve them, encourage them and watch magic happen when strangers become friends. I…
A Home for All Seasons
I watched rain douse the window and listened to the rumble of thunder as I looked outside. I remembered that I once…
The Amazing Gift of Forever Friends
Our beloved friends hopped into their car and headed back home to Mississippi. A four-day visit didn’t feel sufficient. The time we…
Somewhat Simple Soup Supper
I don’t want to carry gratitude around in seasons.
I want to carry it in my bones,
I want to rest it in on my tongue
like it is a language
that I never stop speaking.
~Arielle Estoria
How an Open Door of Hospitality Changed My Life, 1st draft
WE are Christ’s Body—His hands and feet. We are the ones with doors and tables and food that encourage other folks around us.
What I’m Learning About Love
Look into her/his face. Smile big. Say good morning in my happiest voice. If she/he starts a conversation, listen intently and make a kind reply. Repeat…
Don’t Quit in the Middle
We got married to be together. For better or worse. Let’s put on love. One touch here. A kiss there. A kind word. Love is made up of lots of little decisions. Let’s wear LOVE like a coat. Let’s wrap our SELVES completely in it.
The Art of Life
“At the basis of Jesus Christ’s kingdom is the unaffected loveliness of the commonplace.”
Magical Friendship
It felt good just to hear myself say the words and to hear her listening. She went on to tell me about a difficult situation she and her husband have been navigating with a third party. Immediately the magic happened again. We were entering into each others’ lives and caring and responding. It helped me to get my mind off of myself; pray again for her and also feel relieved of my sad feelings.