a few thoughts
C’mon woman, lift her lid
C'mon woman. Or should we change that to Woman, c'mon? Let's start lifting lids. Sure we all have...
This. Is My Holy Water
What brings you life? It's a question I asked myself for months on the heels of loss, grief,...
Let your soul speak its truth
"The soul speaks its truth only under quiet, inviting, and trustworthy conditions. The soul is like a wild animal–tough, resilient, savvy, self-sufficient, and yet...
Stay courageous and watch how God fills your praise
The winter season hung weighty like a tired Monday, shivering under heavy sweaters that couldn’t fend off the draft blowing under my door. What does a Jesus-following life look like through a season of bitter...
Give and take without proportion, it’s all grace
A bunch of years ago my husband gave me a small rug for my birthday after we had discovered the artist's little gallery in Woodstock, Vermont. The gallery was folksy, fun, a little peculiar, homey, and left me...
Do you really need a title?
Clever quotes from leaders about leadership abound; my personal favorite is John Maxwell’s: “Leadership is influence.” It doesn’t matter where your ‘position’ is, and you don't need a title. You might be brand new to a...
To trust God in the light is nothing
Are you tired? Worn out?
“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced...
Moving Forward: Who are You?
END OF YEAR REFLECTIONS... assess the past, inventory the present and walk into the promises stored up and waiting for you. Standing on the crest of a new chapter of your life, what do you hope for? Is it love? Peace?...