"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
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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?
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
Can We Talk About Church?
What is church? Why is it important? What do we expect of church? What can church expect of us? What does church look and feel like at its best, rooted in Jesus's original intent? What needs to change in me to allow that vision to be possible? I've been rolling these questions around with God, … Continue reading Can We Talk About Church?
Trust in the Waiting
It's Holy Saturday. A day of silence and darkness. Lucky for us, we know that the light is coming. But what about the disciples and followers of Jesus? Many of them thought that when Jesus was crucified on the cross, the story was over. They thought He must not have been the Savior and King … Continue reading Trust in the Waiting
Upside Down and Backwards
Today is Palm Sunday. The day that Jesus accepted death. He knew that going to Jersualem meant the beginning of the end. He surrendered his will and chose to ride in on a donkey, signaling for all that humility and sacrifice are the ultimate leadership traits. Jesus portrayed an upside down and backward way of … Continue reading Upside Down and Backwards
Holy Moments
These are excerpts from some recent morning pages after reading the following passage from Father Richard Rohr and sitting quietly in the loving presence of God. "To enter into relationship with the Risen Christ, we have to let go of ourselves, surrender control of our lives, and let the Spirit be given to us. We … Continue reading Holy Moments
Floating in 2023
My One Word for this year was "float," a word I resisted with vigor when it chose me. My heart and mind were firmly set with plans for growth and achievement and there was no room for "floating." Yet, I had learned from previous years that when we word keeps coming back to me, it … Continue reading Floating in 2023
Grit, Gratitude, and Grace 