Have you ever heard someone going through some difficult circumstance say something like this, “I know God doesn’t allow more than I can handle”? When someone is going through some kind of difficulty, those words are uttered to bring strength and comfort. But are they true? We know God to...
The other day I was scrolling through the photos on my phone looking for something or other when I came across all the pics from our granddaughter Caroline’s 10-year-old trip. If somehow you missed this epic story last year, let me tell you just what a 10-year-old trip is. Joe...
Then the cloud covered the Tabernacle, and the glory of the Lord filled the Tabernacle…Now whenever the cloud lifted from the Tabernacle, the people of Israel would set out on their journey, following it. But if the cloud did not rise, they remained where they were until it lifted. The...
Lately, as in the last several months, I’ve been reflecting on my “what next”? I have some time on my hands in this season of life, so how can I best use it? Through praying over those questions, I’ve felt a gentle nudging of the Holy Spirit. I sense him...
Remember me? Because of one thing or another, it’s been quite a long time since I’ve written more than an email or a text. I needed a break for one thing. For another, sometimes it’s just hard to motivate myself to write. Who really cares what I have to say,...
Six months since I last colored my hair feels like a milestone! Still a long row to hoe, though. As usual, I’m struggling more with the length than the color. Growing out a short, layered haircut is not for the faint of heart. It’s hard! My hair is still short...
This last month—month five—of growing out the gray has brought a few firsts. I’ve begun to feel comfortable with both my multicolored locks and their length. I still am pretty obsessed with my hair, but I do sometimes forget what it must look like to other people when I’m out...
Today is four months since the start of my transition to natural hair. I’ve been surprised by quite a few things in this last month. By far, the biggest surprise is how much I like my “hair of many colors”! I began this journey mostly with feelings of dread about...
So what does three months into growing out your natural hair color look like? It looks like a calico cat! I’ve got at least four colors going on at the same time, just like a calico kitty. There’s my faded brown dyed hair that now looks kind of orange(ish). There’s...
Wednesday is my two-month anniversary! It’s been two months since I last colored my hair. Until now, things have rolled along pretty easily without anyone noticing my ever-encroaching silvery roots. At least no one has commented up to this point. I haven’t even noticed any covert looks or eyes on...
