I came away from a recent mountain retreat with this simple revelation: EMBRACE LIFE. Sometimes life hands us the unpleasant: difficult, painful, drudgery. And we resist, thinking this isn’t what we signed up for. We want adventure. Excitement. Romance. At the very least something fun. It’s exhausting, resisting what we’re given. But what if we Read more…
Give Love In Lent and Valentine’s Day
Although I’ve never been Catholic, I’ve always loved Lent. It begins today. The tradition of giving up, fasting from something enjoyable, sacrificing in gratitude for the 40 days Jesus fasted and overcame temptation for our sake. We sacrifice something meaningful to us. In the process we are transformed. Character is built through choosing discipline – Read more…
Delight In Simple Surprises
How often we forget to delight in the simple surprises along the way. Those little miracles that offer moments of joy. A sweet bouquet from hands that love. A stray kitten at the door. An unexpected invitation. A message on the page. Waffles for dessert. A nap because we can. Let’s not move so quickly Read more…
A Season Of Tears
This is a season of tears. A holy ache spills from the heart, escaping through the eyes. A neighbor dies too young. Remembering, our hearts plead for those breathing through their grief. Let’s choose to reach out anyway. A stray kitten arrives crying to be saved. The heart breaks over what it cannot keep. Let’s Read more…