How are you faring, my friend? How has COVID-19 affected your life? I’m hunkered down in my boat-home, grateful for this out-of-the-way shelter. I’m even more grateful for the peace that comes from knowing this pandemic was no surprise to God. He didn’t wake up one morning and wring His hands in despair,… [ read more ]
Posts Tagged: life aboard a sailboat
Why Our Thoughts About God Matter
Have you noticed how your thoughts about God play a vital role in your perspective and response toward stuff that happens in life? I’ve seen this prove true time and time again. Here’s a simple, current example. Where I live, winter is marked by overcast skies and rain. It’s already upon us. The… [ read more ]
Recapturing the Wonder of God
“Those who live at the ends of the earth stand in awe of your wonders. From where the sun rises to where it sets, you inspire shouts of joy” (NLT). Sunshine bathed my dining room one spring morning. Unbeknownst to me, its warmth melted the wrapped European chocolates sitting in a… [ read more ]
Keeping our Focus Where it Belongs
We’re home! We totally enjoyed being involved in what God is doing in people’s lives in Romania and Poland, but it’s nice to return to the familiar. It’s also nice to return to our marina community and to get caught up with what’s been happening in our friends’ lives. Gene spent several hours… [ read more ]
Carried in God’s Hand
Living in a marina gives me the opportunity to experience many new things. One of those is watching a sling lift boats of all shapes and sizes from the river. This happens every day as boats needing repairs show up at the boatyard. I stand in awe every time I watch the sling do its job…. [ read more ]
3 Ways to Maintain Focus (and Avoid Taking Tumbles)
Last spring Gene and I spent two days traveling to Vancouver Island by boat. We moored at a marina in Sooke and then drove to our son’s place where we spent the weekend. The strangest thing happened at bedtime on our first night there: When I raised one leg to step into my… [ read more ]
3 Truths to Overcome Envy
A multi-million dollar yacht docked nearby for a couple of days last week. The moment I saw its massive windows and large back deck complete with lounging chairs, this thought popped into my head: Wow – it must be nice to be wealthy enough to afford that toy. Imagine how much space there is… [ read more ]
Listening for Spiritual Clues
While in the marina laundromat yesterday morning, I met a woman I’d never seen before. She lives several hours’ drive away, but she’d accompanied her husband to our marina because he had a job here today. In less than one minute of introductory conversation, I discovered that her knowledge about sailing skills far surpasses… [ read more ]
Rest — We All Need It
It’s good to be home. After the past ten weeks of both domestic and international travel, teaching, and hosting our booth at four missions conferences, I’m basking in being back on the boat. It’s time to stop, rest, and recharge. It’s time to live a—“He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me… [ read more ]
Loving People Through Hospitality
One of the things I enjoy most about living in the marina is inviting our neighbors over for meals. The food is never fancy, but it’s warm and nutritious. The single men, especially, seem appreciative both of the food and of opportunity to sit around a table and enjoy conversation. Hospitality in… [ read more ]
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