A few weeks ago, I spent a few days with my son in his big city high-rise apartment. There was no balcony, no way to connect the outside. There were moments I felt trapped. I mentioned it to him and he laughed. That was his world and he was at peace with it. In thoseContinue reading “My Piece of the Garden”
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And We Do It All Over Again
This is the week of pre-planning for teachers in the SE. The ’25-’26 school year has presented itself, whether we want it to or not. Theses are the moments we get to check our ‘why’ all over again. As I sort through the papers and other items to throw out, my eyes came across aContinue reading “And We Do It All Over Again”
Random or By Design?
The longer I live the more I embrace the idea that nothing about my life is random. Whether my encounters make sense or not , whether I understand them or not – I believe in a divine design. What I may call a random act may just be God giving me an opportunity to beContinue reading “Random or By Design?”
You Say
Recently I heard someone say that your tongue is a rudder that determines the direction of the ship you’re sailing in. In essence, what you constantly say or repeat will often influence the direction you’ll be steered in through out life. Scriptures speak about the power of the tongue : “Death and life are inContinue reading “You Say”
Releasing Control
I wish aging was optional – don’t you? It’s not, but maturing certainly is a choice. With the years come some hard learned lessons. One that has been truly real for me is discerning between the things I can change and those I cannot. Then knowing what to do this new found reality. It seemsContinue reading “Releasing Control”
A Path Not Taken
As we come to the end of the month of May, it marks the end of one season and the beginning of another. We will soon walk into summer. May is a month that often uncovers some painful wounds and expose some hidden scars. Join me as we take a glimpse into the heart ofContinue reading “A Path Not Taken”
No – I Don’t…
Religion. The reason behind many atrocities in our world. We sit on opposite sides of a table and spew hate at each other while claiming that we are closer to God than the other. We twist scriptures to formulate doctrine that advance our selfish ambitions; while our hearts are void of love and concern forContinue reading “No – I Don’t…”
God’s Not Mad
A few days ago a young friend of mine and were I having a conversation about finding a spouse. I told her I’d pray for her, but she could ask God for direction too. She made a comment that has been playing over in my mind for a long minute. I could sense it cameContinue reading “God’s Not Mad”
We All Need One
I love these two men. Both have been friends to me in different ways. One has mentored me in leadership. One has been my brother from another mother. We talk about everything and anything. We are beyond transparent with each other – pure unadulterated love. He is one of my most perfectly imperfect friends andContinue reading “We All Need One”
That was Then
That was September 2024 during the hurricane season. The avocado tree in my back yard didn’t survive the winds that Helene brought. We had to have it chopped and removed. In falling, thankfully it missed my back porch and roof by just a few inches. It also snapped some service cables nearby. Sometimes when weContinue reading “That was Then”
Restored Hearts 