Carving out time for stillness and quiet reflection requires intentionality. Myriad must-do’s flood our minds, so making room for contemplation of blessings, prayer, praise, and reflection comes only with a willingness to make it a priority.
Author: Candy Arrington
A Seat at the Table
In these days prior to the holidays, my feelings and emotions are a swirling jumble, some, I can’t even assign words. There is a longing, a missing that cannot fully be expressed. But amid the abundant memories and emotions is gratitude for God’s gracious mercy and peace.
The Difficult Discussion of Death
Death is a subject no one wants to discuss, yet death is the final stage of life. … Preparation is important, because, for some, death comes without warning.
The Power of Healing
Emotional wounds are often more prevalent and lasting than physical scars. As with physical healing, emotional wounds also heal in stages and require attention if they are to heal thoroughly.
Making Room
Making room in your heart requires letting go in the same way you decide to get rid of material possessions. Heart-room requires replacing anger and resentment with forgiveness. Making heart space involves releasing pride, admitting your part in conflict, and determination to soften rock-hard, long-held resentment.
Life Goes On
I firmly believe the grief process is different for each of us. For some, grief follows a logical progression; for others, the path is anything but linear. No matter what your grief journey encompasses, it is only for a season, unless you allow grief to define you for the rest of your life.
With Gratitude for a Good Father
Each year, with the approach of Father’s Day, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the gift of a good father. I was 34 when Daddy died, and that felt much too soon. There was still so much I wanted to learn from him. Daddy was wise and taught by example. Because my children were young,…
Closing Life Chapters and Opening New Ones
When life chapters close for others, and their decision impacts us, even indirectly, it sometimes feels like it’s ours. However, remember, it’s about them, not about you.
The Blank Page
Sometimes, when I sit at my computer to begin writing, I have a kernel of an idea that unfolds gradually. Other times, the idea sputters, dribbling out in phrases rather than sentences, and takes far longer than I like to form into cohesive paragraphs. My favorite writing days are ones that involve a Divine download….
Foundational Elements of Love
Often, we use the word “love” loosely. We tie “love” to a certain food, a coffee brand, a song, a clothing line, and many other things. Then, we use the same word when we refer to people. But love is deeper than things, attraction, or passion. Love is based on foundational elements that allow love…