“Every Summer Has A Story” I saw those words printed beneath a beach painting: a woman sitting in the sand, gazing into the distance, lost in thoughts we’ll never know. The words stayed with me for days. Every season, every month, even...
This Advent, the Lord keeps whispering the same gentle invitation He’s given me all year: stay near, hold fast. Abide. Nearly every day of 2025, I’ve written “abide” across the top of my journal as a quiet reminder to stay attached...
"Summer is the time when the soul can sit still and soak up the sunlight of God's goodness." – Unknown There’s something sacred about summer. The way the sunlight stretches across the sky just a little longer, as if heaven itself is holding...
As I abide in Jesus this Lenton season, I have incorporated this Prayer of Examen (from Latin, meaning examination, test, or assessment) at the end of my day, but it can be done anytime. This method encourages self-reflection and helps...
Happy Spring! My world is bursting with beauty after weeks of much-needed rain. It's been a while, so I wanted to share some of my recent fun finds and favorites. Apps During this season of Lent, I am memorizing scripture and am finding...
Whether or not you are a "natural journal-er," it is never too late to become one. This discipline has spiritual benefits, and I'd like to share some with you. ...
Are you tired of hearing, “This is the new normal”? Me too. I want the old normal back… or do I? I mean, the notion of toilet paper and soap in my store again is terrific. How about going back to...
"The one who offers thanksgiving as His sacrifice glorifies me." Psalm 50:23b ESV November has not been kind to California. We lament as stories of suffering and death and horror continue to assault us. Have mercy, Lord. Have mercy! As we roll into...
The Practice of Gratitude: Part 8 Psalm 27:13-14 New King James Version (NKJV) 13 I would have lost heart, unless I had believed That I would see the goodness of the Lord In the land of the living. 14 Wait on the Lord; Be of good...
The Practice of Gratitude: Part 1 During my fourth pregnancy, we purchased a house that needed extensive work. As moving day approached, the doctor placed me on partial bed rest. It was a stressful time: making moving preparations, finishing our home...