Declutter as an act of love
Clutter means something different to each of us. To keep it simple for this article, it’s whatever hogs space from things of real value in our homes and hearts. Here’s a story of my cluttered heart...
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Couch Confessions.
Does it vex anyone else that all used furniture from the last millennia is advertised, “Vintage Mid-Century Modern”? I’m in the market for a new (or used) couch, but I haven’t found one worth the delivery...
Love Will Meet Resistance.
The office is empty except for on thing: a lone computer desk—the only furniture left to move over to our new apartment in Hollywood. Every room has become a bathroom-like echo chamber making phone conversations more...
Here’s That End of Summer Feeling.
“I’ve been feeling a change is coming for the last two months. God is moving us. I can’t continue in the work I’m doing and we can’t live here anymore.” Coming off an epic week, it’s...
I Thought Mountaintops Were for Making Out
He fell in love first; I followed. We’ll celebrate 20 years of marriage in August. The enemy hates what marriage represents—the devoted covenant of love our groom, Jesus, keeps with the whole Church, His bride. Living...
The Day I Learned I Was Having An Affair.
Diary Entry: January 2, 2010 Minneapolis, MN I'll have to get used to writing '2010'! We are in a whole new decade! Lord, I got up because the baby was crying, but I want to stay...
To See Something New
Last summer our youngest daughter had asked to have a family day at Santa Monica Pier to celebrate her birthday. It was a clear day at the beach, and shortly after a brain freeze from Dip...
Back on a Bike for the First Time—Continuing “Here’s That End of Summer Feeling”
Even if I haven’t ridden in years, it’s fun to hop back on a bike, feel that muscle memory kick-in, spin the peddles while I face the wind, and enjoy the ride. I wish movements in...
Change Your View—A Quick Guide to Re-styling
With a background in professional decorating, I love sharing helpful home tips here on the blog. Since my back-story also includes an unhealthy focus on image, Clean House looks at the heart as well as the...
Yoga: A Spiritual Welcome From the Body. Pt. 2
Before continuing part two, I recommend a read or re-fresh of part one to put you back in the story—to find out why pantheon is more than an ancient Roman temple and how worldview affects our...
Yoga: A Spiritual Welcome From The Body. Pt. 1
“My family honors Jesus as a holy man, but I don’t want to know him more than that, unless I can keep my pantheon of other gods,” my neighbor gestured with her hands as if welcoming...
Soapy Water and Spiritual Authority—A Quick Guide to Cleaning ‘Used’ Things.
Whether a sucker for second-hand specials or only buy ‘new’ because the thought of previous ownership makes you squirm, read on to find a simple and practical way to spiritually deal with what you bring into...