In ministry and life I've seen a some hard things. Some have been difficult things for me personally so many others have been the excruciating things other people have had to endure. I could name them all from work to relationships to financial troubles to church woes, or our mental and physical health issues, but… Continue reading The Golden Thread
People ask me sometimes how I write. Where do your ideas come from? Is it hard? Does it take a long time? Every day, when I journal, read scripture and devotional materials, ideas usually flow freely. I jot in the back of my journal different blog ideas. Ideas also come to me when I walk… Continue reading A Voice, Crying Out
I'm currently immersed in a favorite topic of mine, Soul Care, as I prepare for another women's event. About 15 years ago, I learned the stunning fact that my soul required care. Before that, I never thought about it and I'm a pastor. In seminary there was talk about Self Care. This was about taking… Continue reading Soul Care 101
Our daughter has always had fun with words. She twists them, turns them and creates new ones that make more sense. When she was about three she told us she smelled a "Stunk". Skunk is a great word but, my goodness, stunk is better. No wonder she grew up to be a very good speech pathologist.… Continue reading Night Verses Light
Have you ever followed a toddler around? I think everyone should. It is a crash course in wonder and emotions. In the past week, I spent lots of time with a soon to be two-year old and he does not miss a thing. He notices super small feathers and the tiniest of snails. He brought… Continue reading Delight
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