Swarm of birds

As I took a moment to think through a task, I glanced outside the wall of windows to see birds - so many birds. I’m sure you’ve seen a flock of birds doing acrobatics in the sky. They ebb and flow, swooping down, then suddenly upwards and to the side. I like to think that…

All my questions answered by one?

For over four decades, I have chattered away at God, asking about life here, the life beyond this one, and all about human nature. My favorite question is,“but… why?” Followed by, “but… how?” You’re thinking how brilliantly formed those questions are right about now, right? I used to think God’s answers to my prayers were…

Healing will come

The below post was written a year ago. If you relate to what is below, please know you are not alone and it is not your fault. There are people who can and will help. There is hope and healing ahead. The joy that comes is worth the journey. You are loved and lovable, dear…

Three remain

Pretty sure I saw distress and frustration on the face of a family member who didn’t understand why I would choose to do X when they strongly think I should do Z. It is a very big deal to them. Does their view or insistence make me love them less? No. Will I change who…

When Leaders Act Unbecomingly

It's inevitable that some leader will say something unkind or demeaning to another influential person at some point. Same problem, different details. There have been a few times that I have been in awe of the response. This week especially. Several female leaders have spoken truth with grace, sparking another wave of passion and determination…

Encouraging Overthinkers

Break the cycle of overthinking

Waiting

Who thoroughly enjoys waiting? I sure don't. It seems we spend most of lives waiting for something. Waiting appointments / meetings, answers, customer service... we look for shortcuts - ways to skip the wait, only to find ourselves more frustrated. We switch lanes... or try another company... we consider who we know that might be…

Enjoy more, Worry less

What if am allowed to simply enjoy this season?

Living waters

Can you just see our Father God chuckling as He turns to Jesus with this punchline: All she could say was "Ohhhh."

Rules – good or bad?

Can we just be ourselves? Forget the unwritten "rules" that hold us back?