Amy Loflin

There’s an old phrase we use when we’re bracing for something bad to happen: waiting for the other shoe to drop. I think this describes the emotional state for many of us. We are quietly waiting for the next thing to go wrong. Friend, living in a constant state of anticipatory grief is costing you more than you think. But, there’s hope.

In graphic design, there’s a concept called whitespace. It’s the intentional space between elements—between letters, lines, and images—that allows a design to breathe. Without it, everything competes and the core message gets lost. The eye doesn’t know where to land. When there isn’t enough whitespace, the most important elements don’t stand out. They get drowned out. The same is true in our lives. Check out this post for 6 practical steps you can take today to create more whitespace for God.

I have a vague memory from when I was around five years old and had decided to run away from home. I don’t recall the reason, but no doubt it was due to an egregious offense by someone within the household…such as telling me to clean my room or eat my vegetables. 😉 I remember packing a small bag with life-saving essentials: stuffed animals and oatmeal cream pies. Then I began marching up the street in righteous indignation, destination unknown. What sticks out most... my dad followed me.