We hear a lot about a God of love, or a God of justice, but a singing God. Are you sure that’s even in the Bible? Zephaniah 3:17 -- For the LORD your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice …
How to be A Positive Influence in the Workplace
Most of us do not work by ourselves. If we do, we still interact with real live human beings, whether on the phone or in person. And each one of us can probably think of that one (or more) person in our work lives who is just negative. Every day. No matter what. I was reintroduced in Ms. Negative …
Dormant No More
My writing gift lay dormant for so long. Most of you won’t know this, but I actually won a writing award as an elementary school student for a short story I wrote. It was all about the pain and sorrow of an abused boy living with a drunken father. I called it fiction, but it was more real than I let …
I am Selfish
I have always wanted to be the sort of person who extends grace to those in need. Who stops at the red light and gives my cash to the homeless vet. But something gets in my way. I like to pretend it is cynicism, or knowledge of the brokenness of men and women, that causes me to hold back. But that …
Losing Hope, Finding God’s Heart
I am excited to announce that I have my first book up on Amazon! This is not the memoir about my battles with seizures and faith. I am still working hard on that one, but it’s not ready yet. I have a small but encouraging book called Losing Hope, Finding God’s Heart ready now, for $0.99. My …
A well woman
I am so excited to be sharing my stage today with Neil Rees. After nearly 30 years as in Christian missions in Spain Neil returned to the UK last year and now leads CLM church in Ormskirk. He is passionate about making Christianity real - whatever culture we live in - a subject that is the focus of …
Climb that Rock Wall!
“My Grandma can climb higher than that!” “Come on! She’s fallen seven times. Let someone else have a turn!” “Why don’t you just get down and stop trying? You are NEVER gonna make it to the top!” The taunts had been streaming at her for the past several minutes. She had to force the tears from …
Why I’m Okay with a Little Sass From My Son
I am thrilled to be giving my friend Nita Holiday the opportunity to share some of her words today. Nita Holiday is a wife, mom, booknerd and Minnesotan. She is finishing her second novel and hopes to see her work as a tattered paperback on an airport bench one day. She likes people, so come find …
How to Survive Disaster
Today, I am sharing the last part of Joanne's story. Joanne had three more lessons she shared with me from this terrible season in her life. Reading Part One and Part Two will give you context. Her story is one of triumph and faith through crazy disasters. She is truly one of my heroes. I am so …
You are Never Alone
Today, I am sharing part two of Joanne's story. Part One is here. Her story is one of triumph and faith through crazy disasters. She is truly one of my heroes. I am so excited to share her story. Be sure to read her story in her own words here. There are no easy answers on how to stay steadfast in …
The Biggest Brightest Star of Hope I’ve Ever Met
This week I am sharing snippets from a year in the life of one of my friends Joanne. Her story is one of triumph and faith through crazy disasters. She is truly one of my heroes. I am so excited to share her story. Be sure to read her story in her own words here. Joanne is one of the most carefree …
The Weight of HERE
Sometimes the weight of here is just too much. The burden of the moment nearly breaks my back. I cry up in confusion and anger to my God, “WHY? Have I offended you? Do you love me this little? Where are you in this moment, here, right now?” My here is overwhelming right now, as I write at 3:47 am …