When Words Hurt… Or Help

My First Challenger The summer after graduating high school, I attended “EYE ‘96,” the “Episcopal Youth Event” in Indiana, with about 60 other teens from Massachusetts. My dorm roommate Rachel and I hit it off right away; after a few days together, she said, “Holly, I’ve been listening to you, and you obviously have a … Continue reading When Words Hurt… Or Help

The Purpose of Suffering

A few months ago, I was pulling out of my driveway to bring my son to school, and I felt an impression on my heart that God was saying, “Someone is going to run a red light today.” Suddenly my spirit was alert and paying close attention to my surroundings as I drove. When I … Continue reading The Purpose of Suffering

5 Criteria for Choosing a New Church

I want to begin by saying I am not looking for a new church home, but this was on my heart to share at this time because I know others who are. If you are in the market for a new church—hopefully from a healthy place and not leaving bad blood behind at your previous … Continue reading 5 Criteria for Choosing a New Church

Rest for the Busy Person: How To

I’m in that category—the one called “If you want something done, give it to a busy person”—with my Type-A perfectionist personality. [I haven’t taken the time to figure out my Enneagram yet, since it will probably tell me what I already know.] So not only am I a busy person, I’m one who finds significant … Continue reading Rest for the Busy Person: How To

Prayer for the ADHD Mind: How To

I once had a vision of myself on my knees, hands and arms raised, in one surrender-type motion. I had this feeling that’s what God was asking of me, but I thought, I don’t need to pray on my knees. I can pray sitting down just the same. But I failed to acknowledge the fact … Continue reading Prayer for the ADHD Mind: How To

“Home” is a Who (11/22/2022)

A billboard in my town advertising a relatively new housing subdivision shows a little girl nose to nose with a puppy. That precious scene is supposed to shout “This is your home!” like no other, right? Who wouldn’t want a place to lay your head where a little girl and a puppy are safely engaging … Continue reading “Home” is a Who (11/22/2022)

“More” is Never Enough (9/7/2022)

What do you need more of in your life? More peace? More rest? More chocolate? A second silly little handful of salty sweet cashews wants to be my “more” this afternoon. My appetite high, my blood sugar low, my mouth wide open and ready to lap it up—I sip my water instead. I still want … Continue reading “More” is Never Enough (9/7/2022)

Three Essential Premarital Choices (8/6/2022)

In light of the marriage conference that we will host this fall, I have been digging into scripture for wisdom regarding choices we all must make in our lives, leading up to marriage, that will define the rest of our journeys. Whether we are single, married, widowed or divorced now, we face the same requirements … Continue reading Three Essential Premarital Choices (8/6/2022)