Category Archives: midlife faith

The Mask of Social Media Perfection: Mask Series #2

We all do it. We all post picture-perfect family gatherings, gourmet meals, and clean kitchens.  But what lies behind the mask of perfection is the fear that our imperfections will lead to rejection. Somehow, this social media craze has created the idea that only perfect people can be happy or that only perfect people canContinueContinue reading “The Mask of Social Media Perfection: Mask Series #2”

The Mask of Busyness

Let’s talk about everyone’s favorite topic—masks! No, I’m not getting political or scientific, but just like we all have our reasons for wearing/not wearing cloth masks, we all have our reasons for wearing the invisible masks that hide our true selves. I don’t know about you, but I’ve been lonely lately. Sure, the whole virusContinueContinue reading “The Mask of Busyness”

Crew: Anchor Series #4

Who’s your crew? You know, your people, your tribe, your group.  A large ship can’t sail with just a captain; it needs a crew, and everyone needs to do his or her job well. Real life is the same; we are not meant to do everything—literally or metaphorically—ourselves. God created us with a rich diversityContinueContinue reading “Crew: Anchor Series #4”

Communication–Anchor Series #3

My grandparents planned a whole Junior Seamanship Course for us that summer—certificate and all. Part of the course was learning all of the sailing terminology and being able to respond appropriately to my grandfather’s commands whether we were in the middle of the ocean or sailing into our assigned slip at the marina. Communication wasContinueContinue reading “Communication–Anchor Series #3”

How to Navigate the Uncharted Waters of Life

When my brother and I sailed with my grandparents for a summer when we were teenagers, I never worried about how we would get from one island to another. My brother and I would just be excited about time on the open sea and the upcoming adventures on a different island. Our Bibles are ourContinueContinue reading “How to Navigate the Uncharted Waters of Life”

Soul Anchor: Anchor Series Part 1

Life storms are inevitable although no one could have predicted anything like this recent worldwide pandemic, just like we have no way of knowing when life’s storms will hit us.  But we need to be prepared for when our husband’s boss calls to say he had a stroke at age 52. We need to beContinueContinue reading “Soul Anchor: Anchor Series Part 1”

After the Storm: Part 4, Jesus in the Storm

The question now is, what will we do after the storm is over? Eventually, we will be unquarantined; eventually you’ll hold the divorce certificate in your hand; eventually you’ll find another job, another house, another church; eventually the drama in your children’s lives will settle down. But what lesson will you take away from theseContinueContinue reading “After the Storm: Part 4, Jesus in the Storm”

Comfort in the Storm: Part 3 of Jesus in the Storm

My cutie-pie step grandbaby. Photo creds to Reshelle Stockton (both pics). Oh, how we long to be comforted like a child who cries for her mama in the middle of a midnight thunderstorm! Somehow it’s not as acceptable to carry around a well-worn Minnie Mouse or stuffed puppy for security when we’re 49 as whenContinueContinue reading “Comfort in the Storm: Part 3 of Jesus in the Storm”

Peace in the Storm: Part 2 of Jesus in the Storm

We all want to experience God’s peace, but we cannot experience His peace until we first comprehend His power. And we cannot comprehend His power without a storm. These two attributes of God go hand-in-hand. Catherine Segars Pandemics, large and small disappointments, illnesses, deaths, family troubles—we all have storms in life. So, experiencing fear andContinueContinue reading “Peace in the Storm: Part 2 of Jesus in the Storm”