Whether the weather is getting to you or whether the “clouds” overhead look more like grief or anxiety, we all … More
Category: God-thoughts
Heaven came down
Last year our Christmas tree fell over – well, got knocked over, really – right after we had finished decorating … More
How Not to Wield Your Wisdom Over Other People
I’m right. I’m always right. I cling to my right-ness as a part of my identity; it is core to … More
I wrote a book and a half!
After [only] three years… The biggest project I have ever attempted in my almost 11 years on Young Life staff … More
May Your Compassion Never Be Disconnected from Your Behavior
It seems that very few Christians have a good reputation in both the Christian and the secular worlds, so how … More
Own It
Can I be honest with you without you judging me? Ah well, I’ll just be honest with you and let you do with it as you will. Because this is about me, not you. You probably don’t deal with this problem.
Here is my honest confession: I routinely get wrapped up in other people’s issues.
Today, I heard stories.
Today, I heard the stories of a homeless woman and a teenage refugee boy. The boy left home when he … More
The “More” Monster
“Here mom, you can have the rest of this. I’ve had enough.” It still shocks me every time. Somehow my … More
Look Up!
I love looking out over the ocean, or from any overlook – it always feels good to stretch my eyes! … More
If You Feel Like Mommyhood = Groundhog Day, Read This.
I am not good at “again.” All those parts of mommyhood that demand repeated attention – oh wait, that’s all … More
Sorting My Thoughts
What if I could sort my thoughts and worries and put them away – like so many t-shirts from a suitcase at the end of a trip?
Dear Syria… I haven’t forgotten you.
Dear Syrian Refugees, I want you to know that I am still praying for you. My heart still hurts when … More
Wafer Gospel
There’s not much worse than those little round, tasteless wafers that are often served for communion. When I eat one of … More
Why It’s Important to Do What you Love
I recently watched my daughter’s middlish-aged ballet teacher (she isn’t much older than me, so I really don’t want to call … More
The Invitation
There have been several pivotal moments in my life where I was unexpectedly invited into some crazy adventure. I felt … More
