How do you celebrate when you’re missing a loved one? I wish I knew the answer to that. In a few short days we’ll be ‘celebrating’ my youngest brother’s 31st birthday. Unlike other birthday celebrations, this one is bittersweet. And it’s for one reason and one reason only. Carlos is not here to celebrate with us. Just […]
How to Explore Spiritual Gifts (when you don’t know where to start)
Is it just me or does it seem like everyone knows what their spiritual gifts are? Everyone but me. I have to admit, I’m not always good at viewing myself clearly. Thank goodness for self-assessments and other self-administered tests. Most times, I’m not surprised by the findings, it’s just that I’d never figure them out […]
The Very Best Way to Support Moms
Don’t you just wish motherhood came with an instruction manual? New appliances come with manuals. So do new cars, remote controls and other gadgets. Even the simplest apps provide a quick tutorial when you first download it. Wouldn’t it be nice to have an instruction manual for moms too? I bet it’d be a big […]
The Unexpected Journey to Healing, Hope and Friendship
Tears welled up in my eyes for no good reason. As I stood before the Immigration Officer I knew I needed to hold it together. I was turned back in the line because I stepped up before I was called. A simple thing really. But in that moment it was just too much. I felt […]
In Pursuit of the Dream You Never Knew You Had
Is it possible to pursue the dream you never knew you had? And do it all with passion and purpose? As I ponder that question, I consider these women. She was too young and inexperienced to know what was happening. But He knew. She thought she was there just for her good looks. But He […]