Escape to Another World

Escape to Another World

Did you like to read as a child? Remember that feeling of getting lost in a story? That thrill of discovering a whole new realm, you didn’t know existed? Unwrapping a Nancy Drew mystery at our extended family gathering on Christmas Eve ensured that I’d sit...
Finding Confidence To Ride Cultural Waves

Finding Confidence To Ride Cultural Waves

Did you ever swim in the ocean as a kid? Remember that feeling when a huge breaker crashed over your head, and the wave’s force tumbled you round and round until you came up gasping for air? Even if you’ve never seen the deep blue sea, maybe you can...
A Spiritual Workout for Turbulent Times

A Spiritual Workout for Turbulent Times

Did you make physical fitness a priority during the pandemic? With gyms closed, many people took to the streets for exercise. Traffic on the bike trail near my home dramatically increased. A couple of my sisters started walking several miles a day. After trying that,...
Finding Intimacy in Today’s World

Finding Intimacy in Today’s World

Walking into the aerobics’ room, I watched as Rebekah threw her gym bag against the wall. Getting closer, I could see her eyes brimmed with tears. “What’s wrong?” I asked before setting down the risers for my step. “My boyfriend wants me...