Is It Time to ‘Reimagine’ and ‘Begin Again’?
Last December, I began considering whether I needed or wanted “one word” for 2020. I was looking back on a challenging, eventful year and the one word I thought would guide me through 2019 had been lost in the shuffle. I can’t even tell you right now...
Beyond ‘It Is Finished’ Let Our Question Be ‘What Next?’
None of the disciples, save one, could have imagined this day. They knew the scriptures but could not connect the sacred words to this reality. Who would have expected their leader would fulfill prophecy in such a violent manner — beaten and executed before a...
4 Steps Toward Shining Light in Dark Places
Through the winter months, I’ve looked forward to sitting in the early morning dark with my coffee, Bible, a journal and a stack of books I’m reading. This dawn encounter with God has become important to me. I kind of like that it takes place by...
4 Ways Crafting Fuels Our Brain, Boosts Our Mood
It’s February, the epicenter of the “holiday drought” between New Years Day and Easter (Valentine’s Day doesn’t count). Not much is happening in this season of gray skies, dirty snowbanks and muddy trails. For those of us in the northern...
Take 5: Pause To Start and To Finish
There’s plenty to read on the Internet about the benefits of “brain dumps.” We’re urged to take time before beginning a new task or at the start of a new day to write down (or dump) all the things crowding our brains. Tasks, ideas, concerns,...
I’m Ingrid, a lover of good coffee, great stories and heart-felt discussions. This is where I share my “slice of life” ponderings and invite you to join the conversation. For more about my family and our valley life, take a walk around Selah Pond. I’ll meet you at the cabin!
