Touching the Holy

Every once in a while, life grants me a transcendent moment. Often, this happens when I am out of doors, gaping at the sea, the mountains, a redwood forest; snorkeling above coral reefs, standing in … Read more...

A Birthday Lunch

I took my mother out to lunch yesterday. I'd seen her five days before, for a visit to the neurologist, but we hadn't done lunch together yet this week. Today is my birthday, and sometime this week, I … Read more...

Inspiration

Do you all know Seth Haines? He's written one of the best books I read in 2015, "Coming Clean," (reviewed here on this blog) He also writes an occasional Tiny Letter and was one of those who inspired … Read more...

Who Am I? — SheLoves 20Questions, January 2016

Starting the new year off with a bang over at SheLoves . . . with 20 Questions!  This is the one I chose because I believe it to be so central to our journey. Start here and click over to read the … Read more...

Out of the Ether — OneWord 2016

On January 1st, I sent out my first Tiny Letter of this new year. This is a project I have come to love and I am grateful for the friends who have subscribed to these missives, most particularly for … Read more...

Sing It Out!! — for SheLoves in December

We were asked to write a shorter-than-usual reflection piece for SheLoves this month, reflection on a character in the Christmas narrative. My choice was a bit of a 'cheat,' because I picked two of my … Read more...

Advent Two: A Prayer for Peace

Each week of Advent, I am offering a simple prayer centered around the 'theme' of that particular Advent Sunday. Last week was 'hope,' this week, is 'peace.' These words will often flow from my own … Read more...

“Coming Clean” — A Book Review

This year, I have said 'yes' to too many friends about reading and reviewing their books. I love doing it, I do. But suddenly, at this point in the year, I am feeling overwhelmed, more than a little … Read more...

One of a Kind: A Book Review . . . Bandersnatch!

My friend Erika Morrison is one of a kind. Earthy, funny, stubborn, passionate, highly intelligent and filled to the brim with Jesus-love. And I thank God for her! She has written a lovely, … Read more...