She told a different story.

A walk full of fragrance generates thoughts on offering ourselves to sweetness in our lives, and our offerings to the Lord.

Inside my head. A file room full of knowledge and memories, a chapel, wonder what else might be there.

“After being in politics a while, I realized that Christian people assumed that if you want to be in politics you are going to have to surrender some of your convictions. That should not be.”

“I am pro-life. I would like to see zero abortions. I also want to honor and value the lives of women who find themselves in the position of considering abortion.”

:)

“I once asked my congregation to write on a post-it, what is the thought that you have most frequently about yourself to yourself?” said Nadia, “and it’s never ‘you’re doing a great job.’ “

A meme has a lot to say.

Do you feel down or depressed, yet at the same time grateful for your abundant blessings? I think both can be true.

Do you ever feel unloveable? Do you sometimes lambast yourself for what you did or said?

Not just a lighter load, enjoying carrying it. Mavis liking exercise? No way!

“Almost nobody has written with the joy, the galloping energy, the quiet love of conscience and family and what's best in us, the living optimism.”