The Heart of a Giant Slayer

The Heart of a Giant Slayer

As I prepared for 2022, my emotions were driving me in all kinds of directions. Tired, stressed, and afraid of what this new year might bring, I fought to regain peace and rest. I sensed I had a giant to slay. On December 30th, I took time to look back at the past...
Leaving a Legacy

Leaving a Legacy

I want to dedicate this blog to my friend, Debra Gomez. She left a huge legacy, which I am so grateful for. Her compassion and love of life leaves an indelible mark on family, friends, and all she came in contact with. Looking forward to seeing her again in the sweet...
The Wrap-Around God

The Wrap-Around God

The wrap-around-God that Psalm 18 talks about became very real to me this week. In the Passion translation it says, “You are the wrap-around God giving grace to me,” verse 30. The notes at the bottom of the page record “the Hebrew word used here for ‘shield’ means to...
Flying Kites in the Wake of Destruction

Flying Kites in the Wake of Destruction

A couple of weeks ago, my friend Danna, my sister Terri, and I headed to Round Top, TX for a small private retreat. Danna and I had designed it for an opportunity to play, practice spiritual disciplines, and provide a space to engage in the presence of the Holy...
Why Rest is Crucial in Uncertainty

Why Rest is Crucial in Uncertainty

When there is uncertainty in life, you need the capacity to rest. If not, you become tired, anxious, tense, and may have the tendency to freeze instead of fight or take flight. In all the confusion that has assaulted us this past year, I awoke to the fact that in...
Stay the Course

Stay the Course

Are you tired and sad at heart this Christmas season when you crave fulfillment of joy? That can be a hard burden to bear. There’s help for that! Do you have desires in your heart that you aren‘t seeing come to pass? I know I do. I can get very discouraged and think...