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The Spirituality of Children has always been near and dear to my heart. As I continue to mature in my own spirituality, my love for children and their spirituality grows even more. I am a witness to my own spirituality and fortunate to sit with others as they journey back to retell their spiritual journey.…

This… Is… Absolutely… Beautiful! Today, my last lily bloomed.  The one I’ve been waiting on. It’s gorgeous. This garden was created during my Sabbatical. I am amazed to look back over the last year to see how much has changed, how much has grown, and how much beauty has been brought forth because of that…

I’ve been waiting quite a while for this last lily to bloom.  I am eager to see what color it will be. I’m eager to behold its beauty in its fullness. My family has also joined in on the anticipation. Every day, we (me and Kali) wake up wondering if today is the day. I…

This may be the first year I feel pulled between two seasons. Winter is my least favorite season. I love the fireplace, the snow (when we do get it in the south), and the fresh crisp air, but I tend to get restless waiting for spring. This year, I can actually feel (in my body)…

I’ve been down physically this month, more than normal. Today is the first day I have felt like my normal self. Despite the physical limitations, I have been able to enjoy my family during their winter break and all of our holiday festivities, including celebrating Kali’s seventh birthday. I have thought of family and friends…

If we want our young people to live lives of faith, we need to live in the presence of Jesus. If the Christian faith is to offer any light, love, or truth to young people, we have to move beyond words. We have to share not only the teachings of Jesus but, more importantly, the…

TRUST…now that is a loaded word. I have looked at the act of trusting as something that is 100% or 0%, but when I look closer there seems to be more to the act of trust than all or nothing. I would guess I’m not the only one who struggles with this word that many use…

I have seen the stem of these red spider lilies for a few weeks. I really didn’t know what they were. It’s like they came up out of nowhere. I was pulled in by their beauty. In various cultures they are associated with death and rebirth. These last few years for me have been associated…

When I am gripped by grief, I try to be with it if I can. There are times when work environments, public outings, or even family responsibilities do not give way for me to attend to the emotions that arise. In these moments, I pause to catch my breath and call on my imagination. I…