by Lauren A Jennings | Feb 26, 2015 | Spirituality
The world is made new in a snowfall. White sky, white earth. Even the light looks different. Fresher. Brighter. We know the snow is coming. The delight. The percentage of chance increases slowly on the radar until we are certain. The anticipation. We pick up extra...
by Lauren A Jennings | Jan 15, 2015 | Movement
Living with bipolar is a pilgrimage. For me, committing to daily exercise has come full circle. I am walking my way out of depression. I have known about the benefits of daily exercise for a long time. In college and after, I committed myself to running or aerobic...
by Lauren A Jennings | Jan 8, 2015 | Community, Spirituality
19 degrees Fahrenheit, cold and bright. The winter chill has hushed the world. I can see the dogs’ breath as they bask in the sun outside the window. A mug of tea warms my coaster. In the kitchen, the split peas are soaking for soup. I am still. David is at a...
by Lauren A Jennings | Dec 1, 2014 | Spirituality
This Christmas, we are scaling back. We are newly wed, and newly frugal. Because I have been on medical leave for depressive symptoms related to my bi-polar, we have less for Christmas gifts this year than either of us had as singles last year. Somehow, it seems like...
by Lauren A Jennings | Nov 19, 2014 | Community
Last week, I wrote about how I got bi-polar sick after tutoring at the local elementary school, and how the Lord used it to refocus my attention on Him. This week, he is quieting my heart again through what He takes and gives. After a rocky start last Tuesday, my...
