Category: Faith

Fires and Cars

Many of you know that I name my cars. Starting with the Moses-Mobile and ending with my most recent, Betty White, they become part of my journey through life. Especially since I don’t have my own living space, I have enjoyed the freedom of my cars. Some of you have already heard but Betty White…

By Mirm January 10, 2025 3

One Day

“Write on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.”  R. W. Emerson What a difference a day makes. It may not seem like a very big deal but today is a new year. A new beginning for some. A fresh start. For me, I usually start my “new year” at…

By Mirm January 1, 2025 0

Life is not fair

“That’s not Fair!” is not an uncommon phrase in the English language. It is an often repeated sentiment that starts being used from the minute a sibling is born. And it is a feeling that is honed and perfected over a lifetime. And yet, why do we think life should be fair? Why do we…

By Mirm December 19, 2024 0

Past the Waves

At staff chapel this week, I was taken with the story and accompanying insights from one of my colleagues about how she loves the beach and getting in the water. She shared how refreshing it is to move past the shore break into the deeper water. She also talked about how the noise of the…

By Mirm August 29, 2024 0

More thoughts about England tour

I am on my way home from England. My mind is spinning as I process the week of drinking from a firehose of information, making new friends and reflecting on the trip in general. First of all, I am really glad I went. I appreciated the input, mental stimulation, rich conversation and the beautiful country.…

By Mirm July 12, 2024 0

Further Up and Further In

I decided to take a CS Lewis class through Lakelight Institute followed by a tour in England. I wanted to move further up and further in to the deeper life based on the writings of CS Lewis. Here I sit in my hotel room  and I am reflecting on the week so far. “I have…

By Mirm July 10, 2024 0

Choosing or Feeling or Both?

Choosing joy. My sister in love and I were having a conversation about this recently. Here are are few of my thoughts. Let’s talk about choosing. We all get to choose things like what flavor of ice cream and which shoes we will put on. Americans are especially good at demanding choices and I have…

By Mirm June 9, 2024 0