Grief and Starting Over
If you have experienced a loss of a loved one or a dear friend, allow A Light in Darkness: Stories […]
A Year of Mondays | Stop a Moment and Enjoy Creation
When you can do little else, be delighted with creation. In this article, I write about my bout with COVID-19,
Healing from Divorce
One of the best ways I have found to overcome any difficulty is to acknowledge the pain and name the
Prayers for Divorce Healing
Tonight I had no words to pray, so I read the prayers of Hannah and David. If you are in need of
Divorce
Christian Divorce Resources: Part 1
Christian Resources: Books on Healing from Divorce After my divorce, I became a voracious reader. I scoured the internet for
Divorce
3 Ways to a Bigger Life While Flying Solo
Flying solo was never my plan but now that I’m here, I’m taking in the views. There are buttons and
How to Feel Happier: Three Habits to Adopt Today
Happiness is my thing. I feel a stirring when I read a quote about happiness or find a book on
5 Ways to Introduce Peace into Your Morning Routine
To find peace amid unrest, I follow the same rules I use for creating. Since I find the creative process
Letting Go of Baggage after Major Change
It’s the New Year: Releasing Emotional Baggage Along the Mediterranean in southern Italy on New Year’s Eve, we learn to let
Divorce, Forgiveness, Healing
Moving Forward after Divorce: 3 Changes to Make Today
Moving forward after divorce requires determination and precision focus on the goal. Here I write (and speak) about releasing
Divorce Advice (Part 2): Create Space
Divorce Advice #1: Create Space before Reacting Pause a moment. Take a deep breath. Let it go. Shake it off.
Christian Divorce Advice (Part 1): Journaling
Christian Divorce Advice (Part 1): Spend Time Journaling Have you noticed the many voices clamoring to offer advice? During my
Prayers for Divorce Healing
A Prayer for Relief after Divorce “Dear God,” I started. From there I wailed uncontrollably. I had no words. This
3 Mind-Sets to Adopt When Starting Over after Divorce
Starting Over after Divorce Starting over after divorce requires summoning all your fortitude. Summon help from God, a friend, or
3 Ways to Forgive and Forget
Forgive and Forget To forgive and forget is difficult, but it’s necessary and an important aspect of moving forward. I’ll
Stay Hungry
“It just takes a tiny hunger pain for God to step in” (Paula Nilsen). After moving from a house to
A Dash of Frankincense This Christmas Day
Mira lifted my clothing and placed the burning pot of frankincense underneath. Luckily for me, I watched her do the
Cooking Class in Rome
The concierge handed me a map, traced the route I should take, and off I went. Trastevere was my destination
Spilt Milk and Other Nonissues
I’m sure you’ve noticed how anxieties crowd out God’s message of peace. We aren’t meant to carry them. We are
St. Louis Art Museum
I am back in St. Louis again. Today I visit the St. Louis Art Museum (SLAM). I take exit 1E