We all like to get good advice, especially from those we see as “experts”. However, good feedback is not always good for us – especially when it’s not in line with the greater vision God has given us for our lives. True success is in learning how to stay on track, even when it’s not… Read More
Daily Life
The Joy of Being Present in the Moment
One of my favorite quotes is to hear you have to listen, to understand pay attention. What a wonderful gift it is when we offer people our full attention. To hear what both their heads and hearts are saying. and to be fully present in the moment. Listening is an act of love. Will you… Read More
The Alarm Has Sounded. Will We Heed the Call?
It’s taking me a while to process the grief and pain. I am scarcely able to put into words the gut wrenching horror as I watch a man walk free after shooting a black child. When I think of it, the parallels between Trayvon and my own son come to mind. But for the grace… Read More
Unlock the Power of Writing it Out
I was up early this morning. Sitting on my backyard swing, the gentle breeze caressed my face like a kiss from God. I heard the birds’ sweet melodies. The stillness enveloped me and my soul was at ease. I love that time of day. It’s when my thoughts are most pure and clear. Before the… Read More
You’re Worth More than Can Be Measured
Sometimes we get so caught up in achieving our goals that we forget to celebrate the journey. Let’s take a break from compulsively counting the numbers and just start living. Understanding that we are worth so much more than we can measure is the key to enjoying the whole of our experience. Loving on Me… Read More
What to Do When You Is What You Is
Watch out world! America is making some decisions, and we’re getting them all in before the summer break. We’ve acted on voting rights, abortion, same-sex marriage, and immigration all in the same week. Couple that with Paula Deen and the Zimmerman case and I don’t know about you, but I am exhausted, exhilarated and anxious… Read More