Living in Gratitude
Have you ever painstakingly searched for the perfect gift for someone and then after you gave it to them it was met with indifference and possibly not even acknowledged? …
Take Pleasure in Your Work
Sometimes we fall into the trap of believing that our day-to-day tasks are mundane. If we look at what others are doing we begin to believe that the things that…
Remarkable Faith
I’m always in awe of the many talented people out there who are seemingly fearlessly stepping into their calling. Each person’s gifts are so different from everyone else’s and it really…
Ask and You Shall Receive
Did you know we don’t have to ask God for joy, happiness, fulfillment, or peace? Instead, did you realize that they are all residual benefits of seeking God’s kingdom first?…
Letting Go of Control; The Art of Surrender
When is enough, enough? We all have a tendency to get caught up in wanting more and more of something in our lives. The way we crave that thing becomes a vicious…
The Gift of Letting Go
We all have challenges in our lives. Some happen on a daily or weekly basis and we barely notice them. Others are times that were so painful we didn’t know if…
Connecting in Community
Connecting with complete strangers when you are at a special event seems so easy when there is a common bond that brings you together. I talk about that in my recent…
Living a Life of Grace
Grace is everywhere and is so abundantly given to us. Why is it then that we are so reluctant to give it to ourselves and others? In this week’s…
The Journey
Have you ever noticed how just when you think you have the perfect plan, it falls apart? My most recent experience testing this was a couple of weeks ago when…
Rescuing Turtles and Other Devine Interruptions
I love to travel, but after several days, I just want to be home. I was having that feeling the other day. I’d been on this amazing retreat with some really thoughtful, caring,…