ARH Words
Where Art Thou
“Have you seen my tape measure?” asked my husband. “I left it on the table yesterday.” Those few words are all it takes for me to move. I leap up from my desk and march toward the table, launching my mission with confirmation of said item’s absence. I carry a special superhero gene which activates […]
The Return
Sometimes we must move forward even when the weight of troubles are heavy upon our hearts. We cannot give up the battle for good.
Repurposed
Can you trace the road from where your transformation began? Or where it is going? It is the journey of a lifetime.
True Love Found
Everyone needs to hear they are loved and not alone. I hope this acrostic poem gets the message to those who need it.
The Reason
Many times we try to make the reasons for our faith long and complicated. But the truth is actually very simple.
Enlightened
Even in times that are challenging to understand, we have the choice to at least look for another perspective, even if we never grasp it all.
True Treedom
My imagination runs a bit wild, but I enjoy it when the stories in my mind lead me to the furtherance of hope.
He Won’t Leave
There are days we just feel worn down from the repeated struggles of the world. But no matter how small or broken we feel, God’s got this.
Scary Cold Chicken
How do we become authentic people through and through, even when it goes against the grain of what everyone else is doing?
The Builder
The struggle to set healthy boundaries in our lives is an ongoing journey that requires encouragement and hope. I hope you find that here.
Greater
Sometimes we must move forward even when the weight of troubles are heavy upon our hearts. We cannot give up the battle for good.
Remember This
My honest words bringing you to the rhythm of my life. The ups and downs and the need for reminders that keep us heading toward light.
Recovery Begins
As I watched devastation and tragedy strike all around me, I found something unexpected; hearts still willing to climb despite the pain.
Can You See It?
They say if you look for something hard enough, you are bound to find it. What tiny things about yourself do you look a little too hard for?
Try Again
We all know that God forgives our mistakes. But how are we affecting His mission in this world when we don’t forgive ourselves?
A Good View
Just like a snowflake can turn into a blizzard, the good things in our lives can become a barrier to clear vision if we let them.
Take It and Leave it
The chase for perfection in everything around me continues. But I must remember to take only what is mine to take.
More Bad News
There has been a lot of bad news lately. How do we deal with it? What do we do with all of that struggle and pain? We choose good news.
Change of Heart
We are most comfortable when things go the way we expect. But what does it do to our hearts when things don’t go as planned?
Inside Out
The cold is creeping in and the only tool we may have to fight it is to throw the doors wide open and share the warmth.
Just Stop
We just keep walking. We see that person hurting and we turn the other way thinking we have nothing to offer. But what if we are wrong?
Words and Light
My writing journey has led me straight to you. We can find light in hard times by sharing our struggles—one word at a time.
Uncharted
“Unfavorable winds blow the ship off course, and when they do, the sailors spot uncharted islands.” ~ Finding Father Benjamin: A Fable
Fill in the Blanks
Are you out of routine? What are you doing to fill in those blank lines when you have those off schedule moments?
Under Construction
“You put up with ugly and loud for a while because you’re committed to preserving something of great value.” ~ Shauna Niequist
Rundown to Restored
Feeling rundown? What is your go-to habit when you are worn out? Does that habit restore you or leave you as you were?
Dream a Little Dream
Our dreams tell stories about our lives. What dreams do you live out in your story? Bigger question—do you have to?
Lift Your Head
Lift your head my friend. There is hope to be found and it is time to rise and dust yourself off from the weight of the world.
Passed On
What does passed on mean? Don’t just think of who we have lost but what they helped us find that we can pass on to someone else.
Heavy Hearts
“You are held. Your nervous system can unclench, just for a minute. You can allow yourself to go off high alert—I’ll take this shift.” ~ Shauna Niequist
Just One More Day
Loss wakes us up to the realization that our days really are numbered. If only we could remember to make those days count.
A Hero’s Path
A hero’s path is rarely an easy one. We can look around us every day and see what a hero looks like. Just watch for the leap of faith.
Stop the Noise
I wish it had not taken health problems for me to quiet the room. It is amazing what Jesus can do in the quiet.
Look Around
We only get one chance to look around when it comes to reality. What are we missing when we forget to? Could we be missing the point?
Take Cover
Have you ever tried to catch a manhole cover? I have. As if there was any way I could carry that kind of weight.
So Simple
“I have heard how you are taking care of my son, and I have never known such a love. I want to be saved.” ~ A Dying Mother
What it Takes
We have no problem knowing we should be kind to those less fortunate. But what if your definition of the least of these is wrong?
Full Spray Ahead
What good is a spray bottle that does not spray? Keeping the good things trapped inside is not how we were meant to live.
No Regifting
I will admit to regifting in my life, but this is not a practice we should use with the gift of Jesus.
Revealed
Are you willing to be seen? To stand in the truth, we must stand in the light. This is hard when we know that light is pretty revealing.
Taking Shape
“I used to think the words spoken about us describe who we are, but now I know they shape who we are.” ~ Bob Goff
Tax Exempt
Do we leave the ones we love the most behind as we follow our mission, our schedules, and our dreams? What price do they pay?
The Exceptions
Today I admit the limits I place on my love. We all have exceptions to our love that keep us from the full potential of God’s grace in our lives.
Grow Anyway
We all want to move when the circumstances are just right. But what if they are not. Do we stay frozen or grow anyway?
True North
The worst feeling in the world is when you realize you do not know where you are. Are the events of this world leaving us shipwrecked?
Ask Away
The seasons of this life will always bring questions. Ask them. Our questions and fears unite us in a way nothing else can.
Wildfires
We all feel the heat. We are living in times of exhaustion at every turn from the non-stop flames we battle. What can we do to rise above it?
This Little Knot of Mine
How do you handle the tangled messes of human beings? Are you patient and gentle or are you a knot puller like me?
The Undone Trail
Do you have a trail leaver in your house? What excuse do they use to explain what always seems not finished?
It’s the Little Things
Some of our biggest “it just so happened” moments have become the most wonderful unexpected blessings. Especially in hindsight.
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