Interruptions are a constant irritant for most of us. Our phones beep and buzz with notifications at all ours, and I battle the need to stay connected with the need to minimize distractions so I
Read moreAuthor: Lisa Crowe
Lisa is a writer, a reader, a dog lover and a fountain pen enthusiast. Retired from the State of North Carolina, she is the Partner Services Advocate for MAP Global, and international agency dedicated to empowering believers to find and live their ministry calling. She serves as Prayer Team Director for her local church and leads a Ladies Bible Study. Lisa loves to travel, read, and hike the beautiful Appalachian Mountains. She shares her Canton NC home with her two dogs Daisy and Bernie. You can connect with Lisa on Facebook or Instagram where she microblogs.
A Firm Foundation?
On September 27, 2024, Hurricane Helene dumped a monumental quantity of water on the Appalachian Mountains. In a few hours, homes were washed away, decades old trees were uprooted like saplings, and the landscape of
Read moreFall is Interrupted
I love Fall. Where I live in Western North Carolina, Fall is less about pumpkin spice and more about crisp mountain air, glorious displays of color, and the crunch of leaves under my feet. I’m
Read moreTaking a Mulligan?
Have you heard of “taking a mulligan”? Mulligans are most common in golf, although I have also encountered them in shooting sports. A mulligan is a second chance. Sometimes it’s informal. If you get distracted
Read moreGenerations
Generations. They have become a huge part of our identity. Our generation name has become a kind of sociological shorthand for how we think and behave. Parsing out categories We tend to divide society into
Read moreGetting Ready to Get Ready
I was introduced to the concept of “getting ready to get ready” a few years ago. At the behest of a friend who also has ADHD, I enrolled in a class that offered skills to
Read moreWashing Feet
I grew up washing feet. Most Christians have heard of the practice, but it’s not that common in most churches. My childhood church practiced foot washing as an ordinance. Several Sunday nights during the year,
Read moreEbenezer Stones
Do you have any Ebenezer stones in your home? No, I’m not talking about a new kind of construction material. I’m referring to objects that you keep as a reminder of a time you had
Read moreDirectionally Challenged
I am directionally challenged. While I can’t think of a time I was actually lost in my own back yard, that might be the only place I’m safe. I seem to have been born with
Read moreA Donkey in a Lion’s Skin?
Have you ever seen a donkey in a lion’s skin? No? Neither have I. But, if you are familiar with CS Lewis’s children’s books The Chronicles of Narnia, the idea might sound familiar. Modern Fairy
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