Life seems to go on without effort when I am filled with music. George Eliot Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good; sing to his name, for it is pleasant. Psalm 135:3 In case you were wondering about that jubilant bicyclist pumping 140 RPM fast and hard to the beat, whose hands kept darting (alternately) up toward the cerulean sky, while she…
“The trouble with always trying to preserve the health of the body is that it is so difficult to do without destroying the health of the mind.” -G.K. Chesterton The (custom-mixed) almond-coconut flour, (limited) coconut sugar, (Wheat Belly) fudge brownies were baked to perfection. Triumphant, I pulled them from the oven. Then I ascended my…
I’m a runner. For over 35 years—since 8th grade track— I have run for fun. I’ve learned a few lessons about spiritual runs from decades alone pounding the country roads.
1. I run faster when I don’t…
How are you doing? Jean asked, care in her voice as we met at the door. Be real, my heart urged. But not too, my mind replied. This is not the time. Shaken, I said in compromise. But not greatly. Not greatly shaken. I didn’t mention the bit about how I’d broken down, teary-eyed with Son #1’s teacher- not once but twice-…