Marathon Moments
My sister Peggy Lively and I just completed our 16th marathon in our 16th state. We have high hopes of completing one in all 50 states. We are often asked, “Why in the world are y’all doing this crazy thing?”. Honestly, we just fell into it. Maybe I shouldn’t use the word “fall” when talking about marathons. But truly, we’ve…
Come to Me… and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28
In naming this new blog-site, friends have asked, “Why this title? Don’t you think it might be a little difficult to find?” I fully realize “respite” is not a common word, nor an easy one to spell. However, the Lord laid this name, “Respite for the Weary,” on my heart long before I knew I would have a blog-site (or…
Face Planting
Recently, I read two passages of Scripture that had the same idea in it, yet their meaning was completely opposite. The first phrase is found in I Samuel 16:49 which speaks of David killing the giant Goliath: And David put his hand in his bag and took out a stone and slung it and struck the Philistine on his forehead.…
Rest: the Craving of our Souls
I wanted to let you know that Soul Sisters, a women’s devotional group that I co-lead, now has a website. Our heart’s desire is to encourage women in God’s word each day, as well as to pray for one another. If you’re looking for a daily lift in His word (M-F), check outwww.SoulSistersMinistry.com. Here is a sample devotional: Free to…
Consider the Daylily
Many years ago, I bought some daylily bulbs from a friend of a dear friend. I picked a special place in my backyard near a stone wall to plant them; and then, I waited. The first bloom was a huge celebratory moment for me (I do NOT have a green thumb in the least, so anything that grows in my…
Now and Then
I recently had some recurring thoughts that made me look for a post I wrote many years ago… Every now and then, I think about the now…and then. The other morning the thought about the present-day and the unseen-future came to mind when I stepped outside with puppy-Juliet for her “morning duty.” Most of our outings together at this wee-morning…
From Manure, Comes Gold
I was having a converstaion with a young friend of mine who has been struggling emotionally, physically, and spiritually the last couple of years. He’s an awesome kid, but he has just kinda gotten stuck with some “smelly stuff” that he, on his own, hasn’t been able to shake from his heart and mind. I shared a recent analogy with…
A NEW BOOK: 25 Years, 25 Lessons: Letters to a Bride from a Seasoned Wife
I am pleased to announce my NEW BOOK: 25 Years, 25 Lessons: Letters to a Bride from a Seasoned Wife This decorative coffee table book is for any married woman. It provides foundational insights to newly weds, and it offers basic reminders to those who have been married for decades. The pages are full of beautiful images accompanied with Scripture…
God has put Me in a Box!
There is a familiar expression, “You can’t put God in a box.” Agreed. The God of the Universe can never fit in a man-made contraption comprised of mere ideas and speculations concerning His character. If you want to know God, read His word; there, you will find Him. And there, if your heart is humbly willing, He will never stop…
The Puzzle Working God
Our lives can be compared to one large puzzle, with God Himself being the puzzle-worker. All the pieces are present from the beginning, and there is a beautiful masterpiece waiting to be put together by its Creator. He knows where each piece fits, and He knows exactly when to put it in its place. Every piece is different in shape and markings; some are…
