What if every experience is meant to complete you? To make you more whole and more holy? How might you navigate life differently? I am anticipating that my word of the year "beyond" is challenging me to circle these questions. To go beyond stress, distraction, superficiality, division, dualism...To seek connection, meaning, depth. "When we act … Continue reading Preparing for “Beyond” in 2026
Beyond Stress and Distraction: Finding A Sense of Grounded Calm
How did I get here? What day is it? What am I doing with my life? Is this all there is? I can't do this anymore. These are the questions that indicate something needs to change. This is the statement when I know someone is ready to make a real change. Moving beyond stress and … Continue reading Beyond Stress and Distraction: Finding A Sense of Grounded Calm
Radiant: 2025 Word of the Year Reflection
I have been watching a Lifetime Television movie this morning and the main character in it reminds me of you so much. Bubbly, happy, everyone's friend. You are an awesome role model for others. A lot of people could use your magic. This is a message I received in the last couple days from someone … Continue reading Radiant: 2025 Word of the Year Reflection
A New Way Forward
Here I standfeeling alone.Disappointed.Frustrated. Was it me? Was it you? How did we get here? These questionsconsume. I want to knowwhat to donot to end uphere again. I spin. I sulk. I rackmy brain. Wondering. Considering. Beating myself up. Rethinking. Reconsidering.My part. Still, no clearpath for controlor prevention. Then it hits. This is my patternto … Continue reading A New Way Forward
Where Is God?
Opening our eyes first thing in the morning and closing them as we slip into dreams Drinking our morning coffee in the quiet and rushing hurriedly out the door Walking in our neighborhood and driving to work Hiking among the trees and sitting in bumper to bumper traffic Escaping to your favorite place and in … Continue reading Where Is God?
A Prayer for Us in the New Year
Lord, Please help us see and feel how significant we are. Help us find peace in the fact that the journey hasn't been and won’t be perfect. Life is full of suffering and we are imperfect. In the toughest moments or steps backwards, help us to remember You are there extending grace and mercy, welcoming … Continue reading A Prayer for Us in the New Year
Grateful For It All
Knees on the floor.Hands folded.Head bowed. In this spaceI am thankfulfor it all. The awe-inspiring peaks. The gut-wrenching valleys. The mundane middle ground. These paths havedeveloped my mind,expanded my heart,refined my soul. You have gifted melove, joy, peace,grace, and mercyalong the way. Today I receive it all, heart wide open, in humble gratitude. Thank you. … Continue reading Grateful For It All
Moving From Fear to Faith
This blog entry is a keynote I was grateful to be invited to give at a Catholic school foundation gala. 37 years ago I was huddled in a car with my little sister terrified because of what was happening in my home and praying God would keep my mom alive. My parents divorced but the … Continue reading Moving From Fear to Faith
Lessons from Grandpa about Life and Leadership
Sharing this reflection in memory of my generous, strong, God-fearing grandpa who joined our Heavenly Father on September 20, 2025. There are some life and leadership lessons Grandpa imparted that stand out. Always keep your hope for people, especially the ones you love. Don't overcomplicate things. Love and serve well. Never stop striving after Jesus. … Continue reading Lessons from Grandpa about Life and Leadership
Our Immaturity is Showing
In light of recent events that are perpetuating division, I am pondering some questions: Why are my friends who identify as pro-life saying it's OK to degrade and dehumanize people who do not share the same values they do? Why are my friends who say they are advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion othering people … Continue reading Our Immaturity is Showing
Grit, Gratitude, and Grace 