Fuel Your Inner Drive
As an observer of life in the real world, Gaye helps women discover (or rediscover) how to live an authentic life of faith, fully responsive to God’s love and faithfulness. She loves to laugh, and isn’t afraid to poke fun at her own mishaps in her stories, writing, and presentations. Gaye is a catalyst for a faith-life reignited. She is the author of "God, Girlfriends & Chocolate."
Players are being picked for each side. It’s popularity vs skill. Some of us don’t have either one. This is third grade. Kick-ball. Childhood memories… Do you remember those days? Oh, I can still feel the tension that took over my body as my little classmates and I stood in a line facing the two [...]
Contentment. Sometimes it feels like a “stretch goal.” Do you know what I mean? I want to live without anxiety. I don’t want to ask, “Yea, but what if…?” And yet, it is hard for me to… – let go of daily worries; – say good-bye to things I can’t control; – always agree with [...]
Climax, Minnesota. Population 264. My hometown. It was a great place to grow up. It was a community of stoic Scandinavian farmers who cared about family, the land, church, education, and the weather. Farmer lessons Farming was the way of life. The school calendar and activities, church programs, and community events were scheduled around planting, [...]
“Am I a nice person? It’s a question that can be as dangerous as asking, “Do I look fat in these jeans?” I posed it to my husband Steve. The poor guy. He knew there was probably a “right” answer, and for a few seconds I could see his brain scrambling to figure out the question [...]
We all have our beliefs. Some believe in God and some don’t. I do believe in God and here is my Christian perspective. No matter what you believe, this blog is about opening your heart and taking steps to care for yourself. No cell phones, please Sometimes I feel like walking into one of those [...]
Laughter. Good food. Stimulating conversation. Last night I had dinner with my Book Club. It seems as though we spend more time sharing about our lives (and laughing!), than we do in discussing the book. And it is wonderful. Every time I’m with these wonderful friends, I am reminded of this… We are different. And I [...]
Wouldn’t life be simpler if our minds were always in synch with our hearts? No such luck. And yet! I think we need to listen to both if we want to live a joy-filled, passionate, and wisdom-rich life. There’s no right or wrong answer If I always listened to only my heart, I’d probably weigh [...]
We were celebrating my nephew’s third birthday. As Danny started to unwrap his presents, I noticed his 4-year old brother, David, was nowhere to be seen. I found David sitting at the top of a stairway, head between his knees, crying his little heart out. In between his sobs and his hiccups, he explained, “It’s [...]
“Life is easy and we make it hard.” My friend, Chere Bork of Savor Your Life Today, reminds me of that frequently. As I’ve considered her statement, here’s what I’ve learned: “Easy” isn’t the same as “trouble-free.” It is easier to state my priorities than to actually live my priorities. It is possible to create [...]
It was Kelsey’s first day of school. First grade. A monumental moment for children—and their parents. Kelsey and her mom had spent hours shopping for the perfect dress. (“What are you going to wear on the first day of school?” It’s part of the ritual, right?) They found a darling dress with matching purse and [...]
