A few months ago, I had the privilege of being interviewed by Angie Baughman on her podcast Steady On. We chatted about all kinds of life stuff, especially what happens when we get to the middle-aged stage of life (defined by many as ages 40-65ish). I’m pretty sure I had a moment and totally forgotContinueContinue reading “Introducing the Midlife Faith Group!”
Category Archives: moving on
How to Forgive
Forgiveness is good and necessary. But it is HARD!! And as an intangible idea, it’s difficult to navigate. It’s funny how hurtful words raged once can echo through the memory like a kid shouting in a tunnel, yet words of forgiveness whispered quietly on our knees need to be repeated to be remembered sometimes. AsContinueContinue reading “How to Forgive”
The What and the Why of Forgiveness
For many years, I operated on a faulty definition of forgiveness. My definition ran something like this: “Forgiving someone means they win the argument. Forgiving someone means I have to let them fully back into my life. Forgiving someone means I have to let them continue to run roughshod over my feelings. Forgiving someone meansContinueContinue reading “The What and the Why of Forgiveness”
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”
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”
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”
Why I Have to Write
Last week I shared why I’m afraid to write my story. It was enough to scare me off all over again! This week I want to share why, in spite of my fears, I feel compelled to write anyway. God has put in my heart to share my story in order to help others whoContinueContinue reading “Why I Have to Write”
Why I’m Afraid to Write My Story
I’ve been procrastinating, which is unlike me. I’ve decided that this is the year to tell my story, but I want to communicate it with redemption and hope. As I was trying to figure out why I felt so anxious whenever I thought of writing recently, I came up with this (probably partial) list ofContinueContinue reading “Why I’m Afraid to Write My Story”
Out With the Old; In With the New
So, maybe I’m a few days late to the game, but I’m still working on my vision for 2020. How ‘bout you? Or maybe your goals have already fizzled, and you need a reminder to reboot them. Here’s your invitation to keep working toward your 2020 vision! Some of my goals feel so big andContinueContinue reading “Out With the Old; In With the New”
Bethany LaShell 