Trust the ShepherdThere are challenging seasons in life. We know it, and we live it. So what does intentional rest and soul stewardship look and feel like...
Steadfast in the Dark"Seeking self-awareness when obstacles and opposition emerge." We have navigated such a difficult stretch these last two years. It has...
Prayer ToolsThere are moments when we notice our deep longing for God. It may be that moment in a crisis when our need shouts at us. Perhaps it is in...
ConflictConflict, discord, clash, dispute, disagreement... aargh! So uncomfortable, awkward... and even painful. Whether the tension exists...
A Disruptive InvitationTwo Retreats - A Disruptive Invitation Virtual Mini-Retreats in March March 27, Saturday morning 9-10:45am - $10 March 29, Monday evening...
Paying Attention to Your DashboardI looked at my gas gauge as I pulled into our driveway for the third time that day, and I realized I was down to a quarter tank of gas. I...
Paying AttentionListening, true listening, places us in a receptive posture. Listening requires humility as I turn my attention from myself to another....
An Undivided HeartWhat do you think of when you consider the phrase "an undivided heart?" We live in a world where we see and experience great beauty,...
Praying the MasqueradeCheck out the Events page for this winter retreat coming in two weeks. Praying the Masquerade February 20, Saturday 9-10:45am Zoom...
Immense FaithOur family sought to discern God's leading regarding a specific decision recently, and I found myself pondering faith. As I talked with...
Encounter RetreatsThe New Year is an opportunity to look back and look forward. With the slower pace of winter, and especially in this ongoing season of...
Holding on to HopeThis weekend we celebrated Thanksgiving. We intentionally paused to name our gratitude. This year many of us will offer our thankfulness...
Nourishing?This is a season unlike any other—we know it and we feel it. Our rhythms have been disrupted: rhythms for worship, connection,...
Feeling Stuck?A few days ago Stormi, our kitten, was romping around our room: exploring under the bed, messing with a pile of clean laundry, climbing...
Storms ComeWe all encounter storms in the course of a lifetime. Our nation faces crisis and storms on multiple fronts today: the virus, the...
EncounterEncounter is an invitation to engage God with an open heart. God pursues our hearts, and we respond: it is a sacred encounter. We open to...
Good Enough?This summer I am working on a devotional book with art and Scriptures (see below). This is a project that stirs joy and energy—it is good...
Praying the MasqueradeRecently the question was asked of someone close to me "Do you feel you have to wear a mask?" The question had nothing to do with the...
Fierce TrustThe master craftsman prepares the clay. Pounded and pressed. Kneaded and pounded. The lump of unformed clay is placed on the wheel and...
Treasures in the DarknessToday we continue to move through a global crisis of pandemic that remains local as well. Hard questions have surfaced regarding...