The final promise
For the soul who loves Jesus, their last breath on earth is their first breath of celestial air in heaven.
hope
Let’s All Be Brave
Here we are near the end of this year, inching closer to the start of 2023. Don’t we all have traditions or routines that help us put last year in our rearview mirrors and bravely step into the new one? Many of my friends and I have a practice where we choose a scripture verse … Read more
Hope & Becoming
I’ve been thinking … Life is complicated. On our way to becoming, we learn from each other how to navigate this thing called life. We first learned from parents, then from teachers, coaches and for those fortunate enough to partner up with one, a mentor who articulates important life-enhancing behaviors. We glean knowledge from listening … Read more
Craving Contentment
Sometimes I struggle. Does that ever happen to you? Struggle? If we held up our lists of struggles side-by-side they probably wouldn’t match, but we would all have something on our lists. I have a lifelong infatuation with the word ‘why’; not so much the academic, ‘Why does that formula work when this one doesn’t?’ … Read more
Desperate for … what?
Have you ever glanced at something, and in a flash had a creeping feeling of dread? How can a split second of visual make such a powerful connection with your brain that, in a snap, moods are altered? This morning, I bounced down the stairs to my office – not in a falling down the … Read more
Sailing the FriendShip
‘When you go out into the world, watch out for traffic, hold hands, and stick together.’ This is what friends do.
Solving Problems Saving Hope
Don’t give up! Have you ever listened to someone’s story and heard these words, “Fine for you to say, but you don’t know what I’m going through here.” When we listen at heart level, we become aware of problems people are going through and they are traveling the path right beside you. We can relate … Read more
Why Pray When It’s Easier to Worry?
Do you ever worry? This morning, I told a friend, “I’m feeling anxious and I’m not sure why. Maybe it’s worry for some reason. I’m not sure.” I recognize the signs because I’ve been here before. Maybe you have too. I know what happens when worry is allowed to fester. So, in case you ‘re … Read more
this is where i leave you
Yesterday I noticed a commercial on TV for a new movie. My breath caught when I heard the title, This Is Where I Leave You. How often over the past few weeks have I thought about the void of an empty room, the hollow feeling a trailing wave, the finality of a closed door. Have … Read more
We Hope Because We Love
HOPE: a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen According to the dictionary, that’s what hope is. Expectancy. Something better is up ahead. Anticipation of good things yet to happen. After all, when was the last time you heard someone say, “I hope my car breaks down.” or “I’m planning my next … Read more