Welcome to February! In my world, this is the last month of winter. In case you missed it, my word for the year is refine. For the next few weeks, I will update you on the four areas of refinement I have been working on this winter: soul, body, mind, and spirit. Thanks …
Here it is again…the holiday everyone loves or hates: Valentine’s Day. I have written about Valentine’s Day here and here, so I won’t repeat myself (much). Instead, I want to take you on an artistic journey on this path we call “love.” You see, we English speakers have such a …
Welcome to February! In my world, this is the last month of winter. In case you missed it, my word for the year is refine. For the next few weeks, I will update you on the four areas of refinement I have been working on this winter: soul, body, mind, and spirit. Thanks …
Welcome to February! In my world, this is the last month of winter. In case you missed it, my word for the year is refine. For the next few weeks, I will update you on the four areas of refinement I have been working on this winter: soul, body, mind, …
I chose my word for this year in late November of last year. As always, there were several words on my list. However, the one that, ironically speaking, rose to the top, was refine. There are two definitions of this word that I hope to use as my focus this …
Over a decade ago now, on Monday nights, I would slip away from the mayhem of four young kids. I would find a quiet table in my local Caribou Coffee shop, sip coffee and breathe. Caribou’s slogan is, “Life is short. Stay awake for it.” While coffee has kept me …
Judas Iscariot Life had not been kind to him. He had waited over the years for someone to free them from Roman oppression. Every day, as he walked the streets, he chafed against the presence of the Romans. Everyone knew Caesar was king, and Herod was just a pawn. Many …
I was recently having a conversation by e-mail with a fellow author friend, Marilyn. She is always such an encouragement to our writer’s group, wears a lot of hats and even helped me promote my book when it came out. She is also a talented photographer, and she has published …
Before you tell your story, you first have to live it. And that’s not as easy as it sounds. -Writer Jeff Goins I read his words this morning from my Bible with a cup of coffee in my hand. John was Jesus’ best friend during his 33 years walking on …
It has been a full year. Perhaps that is why I am just getting around to sharing my word of the year. I offer no explanations, no apologies. However, I wanted some record of this year. I have been quiet in this space, so I will share with you who …
