Some of you have followed my saga on my FB timeline. Our boat’s furnace died nine days ago, and we’ve been living without heat (apart from two little space heaters) since. If we were in the South Pacific, that wouldn’t matter! But living in Vancouver’s damp winter cold is another story. And then… [ read more ]
Posts Tagged: life aboard a sailboat
Purging, Purchasing, and Perspective
I spent last week at my mom’s home. She’s 86 now and still living independently, but she’s beginning to think about her options for the future. No matter what she decides, she feels compelled to purge earthly belongings. Together we sorted old dishes, linens, hand crocheted doilies, lamps, you-name-it. We boxed and bagged… [ read more ]
Lessons Learned from a Starfish
I cling to you; your strong right hand holds me securely. Psalm 63:8 NLT Gene and I left Vancouver last Monday to sail north to Quadra Island for a friend’s memorial service. We anchored in secluded coves along the way for the first four nights. One morning, when he pulled up the anchor, he… [ read more ]
God is Awesome
Come everyone! Clap your hands! Shout to God with joyful praise! For the LORD Most High is awesome. He is the great King of all the earth. ( NLT) We use the word “awesome” to describe a variety of things: a breathtaking sunrise, an entertaining movie, an unexpected good deal when paying for items… [ read more ]
Two Views of Life
For I am about to do a brand-new thing. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? Isaiah 43:19 (NLT) I walked the docks twice at a marina this morning. They’re a bit rickety and lopsided, so the first time I only watched my steps to avoid tripping or losing my balance. … [ read more ]
Staying Healthy for God’s Glory
… Give yourselves completely to God since you have been given new life. And use your whole body as a tool to do what is right for the glory of God. (NLT) If you’ve followed my blogs for awhile, you’ll know about my wellness journey. For those who are new, I lost about… [ read more ]
Lessons Learned Aboard a Sailboat
Living aboard a sailboat provides an abundance of devotion ideas. Now that I’m home long enough to feel settled and figure out a new normal, I’m beginning to keep a list. Here’s the first on that list. My youngest daughter—Kim—and her husband David joined us on Friday night a couple weeks ago. Several of David’s… [ read more ]
The Power of I AM
My good friend Twila Belk has written a devotional titled The Power to Be. The copy she mailed arrived hours before we left for Nepal last month, so I didn’t have a chance to open it until this week. Perfect timing, it was. I mentioned in Monday’s blog that finding my new normal is an… [ read more ]
When Comfortable Routines Fall Apart
“I listen carefully to what God the LORD is saying for he speaks peace to his faithful people.” -Psalm 85:8 NLT I value routine. Our recent move has shown me how much I rely on it—and how much I miss it when it’s gone. For instance, for the past two years I’ve… [ read more ]
Satisfying Your Soul Thirst
Remember the worship song, “As the Deer Pants for the Water?” It’s based on a – “As the deer pants for streams of water, so I long for you, O God. I thirst for God, the living God.” Purging my house in preparation to move aboard a sailboat has brought this song to mind. … [ read more ]
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