Category: Faith

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

Habits make the person

Charles Spurgeon The most important daily habit we can possess is to remind ourselves of the gospel. I believe that what we do shapes who we become. I want the habits that I live have become some of the words that now define my character. Becoming excellent at anything is a result of cultivating the…

By Mirm June 3, 2024 0

More than we can ask or think

“Always more” is a phrase I learned from a Christian blogger and it has become something I think of all the time. It is based on Eph. 3:20 which says, Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work with…

By Mirm May 31, 2024 0