I remember when my first child was growing up, every little decision seemed so big. This new place I found myself — this place of motherhood — seemed so foreign. So scary. Three kids later the load of motherhood didn’t really get any easier. Having a conversation with a dear mentor (whose children were grown) I was telling her I couldn’t… Read More
What do you fear? Come on now, be honest. There are so many fears that try to attach themselves to us and here on Tuesday’s we talk about stepping over them. We challenge each other to step out and in to the world unknown. Yes, that’s scary but it’s essential. Not all fears seem as monumental as: reaching out to the homeless… Read More
My heart was full of thankfulness that friends had invited me to spend a few days with them in Mexico. I was excited beyond belief when I looked at my calendar and on such short notice I could squeak in four days to get away. I boarded the plane with snorkel gear in my suitcase and books in my bag…. Read More
The New Year! It’s here. With mixed emotions and colorful images I stand almost paralyzed. It’s not that I don’t want to move on, I am excited about the future. But there’s something about 2013 that makes me feel like I’m leaving an incredible friend behind. Dear 2013, 366 days ago I sat here dreaming of what you would offer… Read More
We all love the comforts of home. Just saying the word ‘comfort’ brings images to our minds. Comfort causes us to breathe in a fresh breath of peace. Ahhhh, I sense it already. I visited a friend at her gorgeous home, recently. Definitely a home furnished with comfort. The comforts we all scream for and complain when we don’t have…. Read More
I sat there. Looking around ever so quietly. I had come with a friend to chapel. It had been years since I had been inside this small quaint church. I kept trying to quiet my mind. My thoughts kept racing. I wanted to make time stand still and enjoy the presence of Jesus. I looked up a spotted a Jesus… Read More