"They didn't even know that I was the one who did that," I recently had an elder share with me in a frustrated and exasperated tone. In his later years, he was sharing about all the things he was proud of and had accomplished in his life. I sensed what I thought could be the … Continue reading On Being Forgotten
Victory: A Posture, Not a Place
"Victory," he yelled as I held my hands high for the photo. I was victorious, I guess, but it felt like something different when it was over. A year and a half ago on a hike I suffered an unexpected injury - a complete ACL tear. It was a fluke incident. Pretty uneventful actually. No … Continue reading Victory: A Posture, Not a Place
The Gift of a Sabbatical
Days go by and we can miss the goodness right in front of us. The love and hope and meaning...right here. Small moments: walking, looking, listening. It is a posture of the heart more than it is a happening. The posture that can make any ordinary moment extraordinary. The posture that allows the heart to … Continue reading The Gift of a Sabbatical
Beyond Busyness & Hustle: Whose Rules Are These Anyway?
"I feel so refreshed...I actually shut everything don't and didn't work at all over break." A CEO shared this with me our first session back from the holidays. This was significant because she told me heading into the break there was no way she could take more than a day or two completely off (no … Continue reading Beyond Busyness & Hustle: Whose Rules Are These Anyway?
I Was Afraid to Tell You…Because You’re a Christian
"I was afraid to tell you..." A few years back, a pretty close friend of mine used these words through tears when explaining why she hadn't shared a personal, meaningful story with me from her early twenties. It was soon after Roe vs. Wade had been overturned. Not understanding why she had been afraid to … Continue reading I Was Afraid to Tell You…Because You’re a Christian
Preparing for “Beyond” in 2026
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?