Several days ago, I was immersed in writing materials for a weekly Zoom Bible study I teach when I heard a little whisper. “Do your laundry now,” it said. “What? But I’m in the middle of doing work that has to be finished today,” I said. The whisper persisted. “Do your laundry… [ read more ]
Posts Tagged: life aboard a sailboat
4 Truths to Remember When the Wind and Waves Rage
Living and traveling on a sailboat has given me a whole new appreciation for anyone who makes a living from the sea. Some days the water barely ripples and I’m able to sit in the cockpit and work on my laptop as Sailor Man guides us through BC’s islands. Other days, the wind and… [ read more ]
You Matter to an Amazing God
Sailor-Man and I are anchored at Thetis Island as I write this, grateful for the opportunity to enjoy the coastal waters once more. We weren’t sure we’d have another chance this year after our engine failure in August, but he figured out the issue and made the repairs. One of the things I… [ read more ]
Let’s Not Make Prayer Complicated
For years I felt like a freshman in the school of prayer. I felt I had so much to learn in order to do it right. If I missed the mark, my prayers would waste both my breath and God’s time, and my best intercessory efforts would score a failing grade. Sometimes we… [ read more ]
When Life Feels Overwhelming
Sailor-Man and I took the Makana away from the dock for the weekend. We could never have written the script for what took place. First, the alternator quit working. Then we experienced engine failure not once, not twice, but three times on our way home yesterday. The first failure meant retracing our journey twelve… [ read more ]
Lessons Learned from Boat-Dwellers in Lockdown
A friend recently messaged me with this question: “How’s the lockdown going for you and Gene? I imagine your sailboat is feeling quite small these days.” I smiled. Some days I would agree. Seriously, where does one go to find solitary space on a sailboat? Sailor-Man works at the kitchen table and… [ read more ]
The Key to Tranquility
“Tranquility.” That’s the name of the sailboat moored thirty feet from ours. It’s the word I see every time I step outside. Perhaps the good Lord put it there to remind me that, no matter what the circumstances look like outside my safe bubble, I can possess “the quality or state of being calm.”… [ read more ]
How our Thoughts Determine our Destiny
Our thoughts determine our destiny. Seriously. Here’s how it works: The thoughts we habitually think shape our beliefs. Our beliefs influence our behaviors. And our behaviors determine our outcome or destiny. I reflect on my life experiences and see how it’s proven true both negatively and positively. Take, for example, the summer of… [ read more ]
Listening for God’s Voice During Difficult Times
Who could have imagined you and I would experience a worldwide pandemic? It’s truly a unique season. Besides the many challenges it presents, it also brings us a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. That is—a chance to stop, look, and listen. We’ve stopped our breakneck pace. Being confined at home has given us time to catch… [ read more ]
From Disappointment to Delight
To say COVID-19 has changed peoples’ plans would be the understatement of the century. A friend’s daughter is getting married this weekend. The happy couple had planned to invite 200 guests. Now only the immediate family will gather in a back yard to celebrate the wedding. No doubt thousands of other couples are changing… [ read more ]
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