Behind the Scenes
As many of you know, for the past year I have been working on a book about hearing God and having conversations with Him. Want to Hear God, Connect with Him in Prayer fiinally went to the editor last week. I have to admit, sending it off was surprisingly emotional. ...
Pause, Breathe and Remember Part 1
Great is the Lord! He is most worthy of praise! No one can measure his greatness. I will meditate on your majestic, glorious splendor and your wonderful miracles. Your awe-inspiring deeds will be on every tongue; I will proclaim your greatness. -Psalm 145:3-6 We are...
Who Are You Relying On Right Now?
Who are you relying on right now when things seem off-kilter? Reliance is the act or state of depending on someone or something. Before being at home as often as I am now, I relied on going to coffee shops to help my creativity. Or I would meet with friends over...
How Do You Handle Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Days?
In one of my favorite books I read to my first graders, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Day, Alexander woke up with bubble gum stuck in his hair, tripped over his skateboard on the way to the bathroom and dropped his sweater accidentally in the...
How Can You Look Beyond The Way Things Appear?
The scenes in the nation's capitol of the past week challenged every fiber of my being. The news of the virus and even things in our own personal lives bring things that challenge us as every way. I continually want to challenge us to be on the lookout for God, to...
The Grand Journey – Finding Community in Grandparenting
As I walk on this Grand Journey of grandparenting, I wonder, “How do others connect with their grandchildren when they can’t see them in person?” Or “How come I’m feeling so sad after I get off Zoom with my granddaughters? Am I the only one who feels this way?”...
How Questions Help You Hear and See God
Last week I encouraged you to choose a word of the year, or listen for the word that chose you. How did that go? I would love for you to reply to this blog post and let me know your word for 2021. Hearing and seeing God in the new year has such promise for starting...
Your Focus Matters for 2021 – Happy New Year!
As the old year comes to an end and the new year arrives, how you have your focus set, makes a difference in your whole well-belng. Do you find yourself ready to look ahead to this fresh year and leave 2020 behind? I know I am ready! To do that, I want my thinking,...
What’s Under Your Christmas Tree This Year-Hope, Peace and Love?
What's under your Christmas tree this year? Has hope, peace and love found their way under there? Although circumstances for celebrating may be very different, how can these three qualities find their way under your tree? Where to find hope? In the Passion...
Approaching Christmas Challenges with Curiosity
Like most of 2020, Christmas may also have its challenges. You may not be travelling or if you are, you have challenges to consider. Or what about the people you usually gather with? or maybe not this year? Or if you are gathering with loved ones, what challenges...