“You [absent] fathers who have your hands raised [to God] in church today, put your hands down and go find your children.” These were the words of my pastor recently. It grabbed my heart. Sometimes we make relationship with God complicated. We put on the cloak of religion ‘doing’ all the perceived right things. AllContinue reading “First Things First”
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Your Story
This little desk is a safe space for my students. Sometimes I sense their need to talk , I pat on the desk and they come by and sit. It brings me great joy to listen to their stories, their journey, challenges and wins. It has always been a goal of mine to create aContinue reading “Your Story”
Untold Stories
I started journaling as a teenager. Today ever so often I go back to revisit some of the untold stories of my younger years. Some of these pages date back to the ‘80s and 90s. Those were searching years- trying to ‘find’ me and discovering who I was created to be. These stories remind meContinue reading “Untold Stories”
A New York Minute
I’ve been in town for a few days primarily to visit my dad, who isn’t doing so well. Watching your parents diminish in strength and vitality can be emotionally taxing. I observe his wife and listen to all she has to say. It has also taken a toll on her. My heart breaks as IContinue reading “A New York Minute”
Just a Reminder
Unburden your soulCome away from the chaosLet truth do the speakingQuiet your fearsSilence the noise of your doubtsReflect on the LoveThat has kept you afloatOpen the eyes of your heartSee Jesus ‘Come to Me, all who are weary and heavily burdened [by religious rituals that provide no peace], and I will give you rest [refreshingContinue reading “Just a Reminder”
Battle Cry
Many of life’s challenges are designed to move us from a place of peace. It is easy to be distracted or troubled by the ‘inconveniences’ of life. Be reminded, you don’t need to do this alone. Like Gideon in Judges 7, follow the Lord’s lead for divine battle strategies. Dear Lord: I know you ‘edgeContinue reading “Battle Cry”
Stand for Something
Yesterday I went to the amazing production of Daniel by Sight and Sound in Lancaster, PA. It was worth the watch for sure. Take sometime to read about this Hebrew youth who found himself taken captive in a strange country and the struggles that come with being apologetically you in your faith walk. As heContinue reading “Stand for Something”
Funny How
My son literally did college with me. As a toddler, he hung out with just about any of my college friends who had some free time. On days when I had babysitting emergencies, they often rotated watching him, so I could get a class or two in. He roamed this campus – very energetic andContinue reading “Funny How”
You Still Shine
Things have a way of being here today and gone tomorrow. Sometimes, however, there’s that one thing that grabs a hold of your heart for whatever reason. My dad gave me this necklace in 1990 – that’s 34 years ago! It’s the only thing that I possess at this moment that has my dad’s markContinue reading “You Still Shine”
You Inspire
Is there a major in college that focuses on people’s life story? I would get a doctorate in that. I come alive in a different kind of way when someone shares their journey. It causes something to stir in my soul. I love stories of faith, fight and grit. When they say you can’t andContinue reading “You Inspire”
Restored Hearts 