I have a confession to make. Every time I hear the phrase, “let your ‘yes’ be a ‘yes’ and your ‘no’ be a ‘no’”, I feel like I am being reprimanded. It’s true, and I know I fall short time and again. This phrase is often used in faith communities, referencing both James 5:12 and Jesus’Continue reading “Time For Change”
A Seed Has to Break in Order to Grow
As our church community prepared for a Celebration of Life last week for a dear friend, sister in Christ, mother, mother-in-law and Nana, I couldn’t help but remember the many conversations and meals that we shared together as a family. Elise was always there with a kind, listening ear, an open door and a table fullContinue reading “A Seed Has to Break in Order to Grow”
God’s Great Love For Us
I found a golf tee today. For some reason, it reminded me of a walk I took in my old neighborhood a few years back. I’d had a bad day, and I was hoping that the walk might reorient my mood. I prayed as I walked, pouring out my heart to God. About a mileContinue reading “God’s Great Love For Us”
Faith and Experience (Boho Elephant)
Have you ever attended a Paint Nite? The brand promise is that in the course of one evening with friends new and old, you will produce a work of art, even someone like me who has never taken an acrylics class. I’ll let you be the judge of the results. But what I enjoyed mostContinue reading “Faith and Experience (Boho Elephant)”
Gaining Traction
A few years ago, I was presented with a situation that required some difficult personal decisions. Recognizing that I was too close to and too emotional about it, I sought out two people who I respect and trust to provide advice in line with my beliefs. I wasn’t looking for them to fix the situationContinue reading “Gaining Traction”
An Afternoon Visit (Grieve with Hope)
I have been greatly blessed. There are too many for me to count here, but one stands out among the rest – perhaps because he is no longer with us. I first learned of my brother Larry’s diagnosis on Good Friday in 2016. Pancreatic cancer. The year that followed was a rollercoaster ride…the type thatContinue reading “An Afternoon Visit (Grieve with Hope)”
Beggars in Need
A week or so ago, I had an argument with some family members about politics, a subject I generally take a hard pass on. But I love and trust the people I was speaking with or maybe it was the wine. It was just outside the bar where we had gathered to celebrate a milestoneContinue reading “Beggars in Need”
An Impromptu Driving Lesson
Today, I drove a friend to the airport. Not an unusual thing for me as my schedule currently gives me the opportunity to help friends out when needed. What is unusual is that on three separate occasions when changing lanes during the drive there, I did not see a car in my blind spot. ByContinue reading “An Impromptu Driving Lesson”
Finding a New American Dream
As a kid, I would get so excited when I spotted a shiny penny on the ground. When we walked, my father would make a game of it and teach me whatever penny idiom that came to his mind. Most are rarely heard anymore, but some might remember these- “a penny for your thoughts” orContinue reading “Finding a New American Dream”
in heartbreak and in hope 