“But Lord, I Don’t Want to be Brave Today”
Today, I received a text of a friend who passed. Moments later, I heard of a neighbor in the hospital for a complicated surgery. – Then I...
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Dec 31, 20203 min read
Kissing 2020 Goodbye
Life has an ebb and flow. Some years are full of happy surprises. Other years are gut-wrenchingly hard. For many, 2020 has been...
Nov 13, 20203 min read
When Disappointment Dumps on your Day
Have you ever looked forward to an event, only to face disappointment? Have you ever counted the days to a special gathering, only to...
Nov 6, 20202 min read
It’s 2020 – but I Will (Still) Give Thanks
In 2020 we have seen a global pandemic, racism, protest, hoarding, depression, unrest, and accusations. Even our election process has...
Oct 23, 20201 min read
My Predicament – His Promises
Sometimes life can be challenging. In 2020 we have seen a global pandemic, racism, protest, hoarding, depression, unrest, and...
Oct 15, 20203 min read
Pray for your Pastor
Is ministry a joy? Absolutely! Is ministry easy? No, not always! During pastor appreciation month, let me share a different perspective...
Sep 24, 20203 min read
Try Try Again!
For four long months, ‘the hill’ has tormented me. It pierced, jeered, and jabbed at my confidence. (If you missed my back story, click...
Sep 18, 20202 min read
You are a Masterpiece
I was drawn to the ‘Flowering Bridge.’ Gorgeous blooms lined a windy path that carried me to a bridge crossing a grand flowing river. The...
Sep 10, 20202 min read
Six Short Months
With her big blonde hair and an even bigger smile, she walked into our small group with excitement and charm. She must have felt right at...
Sep 3, 20202 min read
Living Water
One recent lazy afternoon in shorts and t-shirts, Terry and I jumped in his big red truck for a quick day-trip. We parked ourselves at a...
Aug 28, 20202 min read
This I Know, God is For Me
Honestly, how the little plant pushed its way through the concrete, I will never understand. Though tiny and tender, it fought its...
Aug 21, 20202 min read
Check on Your People
Though she had her ‘brave face’ on, behind a weak smile, the words bled with deep hurt. The isolation. The social distancing. The...
Aug 13, 20203 min read
A Box of Chocolates
As I opened the box of assorted chocolate, I began to hyperventilate!!! Sooooo many choices laid before me – sooooo many surprises in the...
Aug 7, 20202 min read
This is the Day!
Tossing in my bed, my body ached for rest, but my mind ran with constant thoughts. My to-do list, the hard conversation, and a family...
Jul 31, 20203 min read
Attitudes Are Won Within
It was early morning, but I was already running late. I sluggishly made my way to the kitchen and was met by a significant problem....
Jul 16, 20203 min read
The Certainty of Uncertainty
Have you ever planned and prepared, believing you could somewhat control the days ahead? Me too! Currently, this thought makes me...
Jul 10, 20203 min read
Full of Gratitude or Attitude? :)
My personal life now includes no travel, canceled events, less income, fewer family gatherings, and bear hugs that seem a thing of the...
Jul 2, 20202 min read
Be the Light
The light slowly dissipated around me, and the darkness began to settle like a thick blanket. I sat alone watching my world turn dim....
Jun 25, 20202 min read
Having Joy While Living in a Society Filled with Anxiety
As unrest fills our screens, anxiety can fill the heart. Hard news, deep anger, and desperation regularly flood our social media. If not...
Jun 19, 20203 min read
Courageous Love
In a world that is constantly enraged, you may be tempted to dis-engage. With the ongoing news of peaceful protest, rioting, injustice,...
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