Faith and Spirituality, Uncategorized

Honoring All Fathers

For all of the fathers, old and new, step-fathers, fathers-in-law, grandfathers, and even uncles...never underestimate the role you play in the lives of children, young and grown.  May God, our Father, bless you on this day, YOUR day, to do what brings you joy, rest or play, and for those of us who have been… Continue reading Honoring All Fathers

Faith and Spirituality

What Do You Mean It’s Not About Me?

"You're needlessly beating yourself up and trying too hard to find an answer that isn't there." My husband.  A wise man with such wise words. We had gone on a long, peaceful bike ride this morning, surrounded by nature's beauty.  At one point we stopped and were sitting in a park as I was filling… Continue reading What Do You Mean It’s Not About Me?

Faith and Spirituality

The Journey

I remember when I was younger and our family would embark on a road trip, a car ride that could last five minutes or five hours,  my sisters and I would sing a chorus that consisted of  "Are we there yet?" And "How much longer until we're there?"   Wherever "there" happened to be. My patient parents would offer words to… Continue reading The Journey

Faith and Spirituality

Forgiveness and Consequences

When her child is hurting, why does a mom take it upon herself to want to strip away the pain, rescuing her child, his immediate happiness trumping an opportunity to pray he use that moment of adversity and trial to grow closer to God. At least that's what this mom tends to do. When my child,… Continue reading Forgiveness and Consequences

Faith and Spirituality

The Price of Freedom

Daily life can be so fraught with activity between work and the to-do lists that many of us continually strive to complete.But on this day, Memorial Day, let's make it a priority to take time to stop, pause, and pray. Let's give thanks to Christ who fought and paid for our ultimate freedom, and the many… Continue reading The Price of Freedom

Faith and Spirituality

Active Love

Active love or act of love? One and the same or two different meanings? I can see the same thing over and over again and not fully recognize the fullness of it until God opens my heart to really see it. Such was the case when I was driving in the Denver area a couple of… Continue reading Active Love

Faith and Spirituality, Writing

Transition From Planning to Doing

It comes too easy for me to be in a perpetual state of planning. My day. An idea for a book. How to maximize my ability to serve. How to arrange my work area to best accommodate the reading or writing I "plan" to do. What I can do to be a good friend, good… Continue reading Transition From Planning to Doing