Encouraging and equipping women over 60 to live their best life!
When summer heat leaves our gardens wilted, we’re reminded how quickly living things need refreshment. In this thoughtful reflection, Candy Arrington explores the kinds of nourishment that help us thrive—encouragement, friendship, growth, peace, and the life-giving presence of God.
Last week, I had a haircut. The new stylist cut my hair short. Very short. Much shorter than usual. So short, I almost don’t recognize myself when I look in the mirror. In looking at childhood pictures, I saw how curly my hair was and wondered if it would curl that much now if not…
In what life season do you find yourself? I am living in a sweet season. My daughter and her family live nearby. My son and his family just moved back to town. Despite lingering sadness, missing my husband, blessings abound. I am learning to be content with my age and stage of life. Embracing Contentment…
One of the not-so-nice elements of accumulated birthdays is skin that easily bruises. All it takes is a tiny tap of a cabinet corner or some other hard surface for a bruise to immediately appear. Sometimes, I don’t even know what I’ve brushed against to produce an unsightly subdermal rupture, but there it is, blooming…
One of the greatest deterrents to forward motion is fear. Fear takes many forms: fear of outcomes, fear of insufficiency, fear of pain, fear of lack of knowledge or ability, fear of criticism, fear of failure. Fear of any kind is like a giant stop sign for moving ahead. Fight fear with faith in Creator God, who provides what you need to overcome fear.
For most of us, March marks the return of spring, and with it, new vegetation, multiple shades of green, milder temperatures, and bright blue skies. Yet March is a month known for its changeability. Sometimes, within just a few hours, spring-like weather morphs into strong, biting winds, severe storms, or a sudden return to frigid…
Responding to abrasive people requires patience, gentleness, and love, none of which are easy.
Stretching beyond what is familiar requires pushing ourselves, risking failure, and embracing fresh concepts.
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.
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.
