Now Standing

Now Standing

Standing now, even uncertain of the future direction or the original foundation. Life’s rather tricky, while certainty only appears occasionally during the adventure. Some assurance stands up and helps us rest and breathe deeply, calmly, while thoughts ramble...
My New Year’s Resolution

My New Year’s Resolution

The holding of a hand. The hearing of a story. The healing of a heart. The beginning of a new adventure toward no longer allowing past pain to control present and future possibilities. Holding the past, or being held by it, can offer a variety of competent excuses....
the Quiltmaker

the Quiltmaker

He searched for the fragments, the scraps, the pieces of cloth of little worth. He found them; He found me. with His hands He joined me with others, threading us together with His intricate love. He is the Quiltmaker. once worthless, i am His; now one of many diverse...
lies we believe

lies we believe

thoughts cascade, crash, rise again, lead me on, drive me, push me, pull me, lure me; can this wait? why now? all you venomous beasts, ready yourself for your destruction. i will not torture you slowly, as has been your method; i will swiftly stop your maddening...
Pause: Tasting

Pause: Tasting

-Today’s blog is from the book Pause: The Secret to a Better Life, One Word at a Time. Pick up your copy onAmazon or HERE.  Tasting and digesting new spiritual diets can improve our spiritual health. Rather than a quick-fix-diet, we can choose to pursue ongoing...
Pause: Subtracting

Pause: Subtracting

-Today’s blog is from the book Pause: The Secret to a Better Life, One Word at a Time. Pick up your copy onAmazon or HERE.    Adding time with God by subtracting our routine can be healthy. It isn’t seeking to improve our ranking or score religious points or lure...