
Light in the darkness
It is difficult to talk about Hope in times of great tragedy, yet I have been told when things are darkest, that is when light needs to shine brightest. Until… Read more Light in the darkness →
It is difficult to talk about Hope in times of great tragedy, yet I have been told when things are darkest, that is when light needs to shine brightest. Until… Read more Light in the darkness →
Whenever I encounter a problem, whether personally or professionally, I have a mantra that helps me get through: “I’m strong, resourceful, competent and capable.” These are the agreements and values… Read more When HOPE is spelled HELP →
As a writer, there is a temptation to speak into the year as it happens and fill the air with positivity as we start another trip around the sun. But as I tried to conjure a sentiment to share, my tongue was tied and my spirit was commanded to wait and watch. We’re now almost a full week into 2022, and if I had to describe what I’ve observed, I would say I see many bracing for impact, fearfully expecting something awful to happen. The fullest picture I’ve seen of… Read more A word for 2022 →
In the weeks leading up to Christmas, I’ve felt this sense of overwhelm at all the things. The last 3 days, I’ve had anxiety bubbling up the back of my throat, getting caught in my sinuses while I sniff the tears back into my eyes. As I’ve mentioned before, anxiety is new for me. I know how to manage depression, but feeling panicky about everything is not something I’m accustomed to, so I search my whole self looking for what the problem is. I even asked my husband, “Why am… Read more Not Ready →
This past Sunday, while I was leaving church, I ran into a friend I haven’t seen for some time. We exchanged pleasantries and “how are things?” since neither of us… Read more Story Lines →
It’s November 1st, and if you’ve been on social media today, you’ve probably seen a lot of posts about the start of Christmas season, even though December is still a… Read more Gratitude →
I am in a season of disappointment. It feels weird to say out loud, considering I’ve never done well with disappointment. It’s just always seemed like an entirely useless emotion,… Read more Season of Disappointment →
I love Mondays. Every one feels like an invitation to begin again after the intentional Sabbath rest we enter into on the weekend. Every Monday for the last month has… Read more Days of Awe →