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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…

We use many words. We do not use enough words. Both can be problematic. How do we skim through our stories and questions to offer the gem that wants to be shared so nothing is lost?

“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on…

“Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to…

I will be taking a Sabbatical from my vocation as both Pastor and Spiritual Director from March 1, 2023 – September 1, 2023. May God meet me where I am and enrich my time as I rest in him. May my soul be encouraged and my heart mended as I receive the gift of pause,…

There is no fear in love, but perfect (mature) love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected (matured) in love.1 John 4:18 ESVWe can follow a path to God based on fear or love. Many times the path seems messy. At times it is necessary…

“I don’t know much of love,  but I do know it doesn’t hold people down”. Elaine Pagel I heard this quote and began to ponder when I have felt that someone’s intended love held me down. But, before I could even recall such times, I immediately became convicted of the moments that my love seemed…

At times I can be stuck in the past or fixated on the future that I miss the love God is offering me in this present moment. God sent Christ to the world, not to die, but to give life in the present. Future planning is important, but not if I am missing what God…

Growing up. Now that’s a topic we can get in trouble with ❤. My 6 year old got her tooth pulled. This was her first baby tooth. She was brave through the entire process. When it was all over, the dentist was amazed at how present she was to what was happening and how easily…

A few days before my sister passed away I took this photo. I was taking a class, “Photography and Spirituality”, and was given the assignment to scroll through my phone over the last year to see if a theme arose out of the images I took. As I scrolled looking at the images, I realized…

I love my visits with my Nana. She is aging and growing older. We don’t know when she will depart our physical presence, but for now I plan to visit as often as I can. Occasionally I like to capture her words. They are both wise and funny. Here is a short conversation I captured…