The last day at the beach is difficult. I don’t want to leave, but know that if I stay another day it won’t be a vacation. It is fun to dream about what it would be like to live on the ocean. If I stayed here more than two weeks, I would start to see…
Fortunate Ones
I can’t write about my wonderful time at Pawleys without acknowledging how lucky and fortunate I am to be here and to spend time with my son and his family. This morning, I spent my mediation/prayer giving thanks for my getting through all of last year’s health hiccups and the ability to spend this this…
Lenten Discipline
I wonder if I shouldn’t go back to Ash Wednesday and promise to give up all social media for Lent. Although it wouldn’t be a sacrifice but a blessing. My publisher wants me to participate on social media to promote my books, but the frustration and disgust with what people post sometimes has caused me…
Sabbath Day
Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. It is easy to keep this day Holy at Pawleys Island. We are surounded by the wonders of God’s creation. The ocean roars, the marsh is filled with fish and beautiful fowl, including bald eagles. The sunsets and sunrises are glorious. Living on the island almost mandates…
Lenten Discipline
Let’s consider the importance of your Lenten “discipline.” Discipline is a quality that brings order and structure to our lives. Lenten discipline is not just about prayer and fasting, but about developing the self-control to become the best version of ourselves. During Lent, we identify what brings us closer to God, and then modify our…