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As a classic introvert I never wanted to speak up front as a child or a teen. As a mom I am rather fascinated by my girls willingness to speak in front of pe...

As we experience the tension of hope and creativity against the sadness and grief of suffering we feel the weightiness these days. We sense the darkness of a...

We are in the season of Lent. Have you seen the post on Facebook with that dry humor addressing the realities of social distancing required to combat our uns...

There are times when uncertainty seems to increase exponentially and our ability to maintain control diminishes. We sense the path before us leading toward t...

Time?! Time is limited. Sometimes the hours seem to race by or slip through our fingers... and we scramble to hold on. Other days the minutes drag by when we...

A project to build, a piece of furniture to refinish, a broken cabinet to fix...what tools do I need to accomplish the task? The tasks range from simple to c...

It is nearly the New Year. My heart and body have felt the fullness of the last month: the longing of Advent, the chaos of culture, the joy of celebrating Je...

Afraid, uncertain, hurt and angry? What does one think - let alone do? Joseph faced an unanticipated crisis. Mary, his betrothed, was pregnant, and he was no...

Christmas dazzles with all the color and sparkle. Holidays entice with festive food and desserts... perhaps a little too tempting. The barrage of marketing a...

I want to share a little more about me to give context for the offerings here. My design, my redemption, and my journey with God has directly shaped the work...

I few years ago I tackled a new project. I wanted to create a drawing in leather. Leather craft involves cutting a design into leather, tooling, and staining...

Life is good and beautiful—it is also complex and hard. God's grace and love is present daily, and I am deeply grateful. I experience my longing for God, dee...

When you live with someone you come to know them quite well. In day-to-day life you experience their character, integrity, and capacity. This knowledge shape...

A couple weeks ago I was reviewing a conversation and I noticed how "careful" I had been. I was "care-full" to choose my words and my tone. I started mulling...

As a mom I want my girls to think well and critically. I seek to teach them to make choices that are thoughtful and aligned with God's ways, so they can live...

I bought a plant. Now that might be a predictable purchase for some, like my mom. Plants thrive under her care. But no one in my household would buy me a liv...

The Scripture says, "Be still and know that I am God" (Psalm 46:10). What happens when I pause to attend to God, to listen, to simply be still before God? Wh...

The air is cool but the heat from the fire is warm against your skin. Your feet are still damp from climbing out of the boat to join Jesus on the beach. Your...

Early this summer we embarked on a renovation of our garage to create a designated space for me to offer spiritual direction in our home. The room was comple...