A young woman texted me about an amazing opportunity in life, then she said this:  “Imposter syndrome is real!”  She had doubts about herself, nagged by thoughts that she was not good enough, that people might discover who she really… Continue reading

In Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming “Old Faithful” is the name of the world’s best known geyser. Around 20 times a day the water gushes to the surface and shoots to a height of 100’ from a vent in the… Continue reading

Quiet times, with music in the background and a good book to read, are the ‘sweet spot’ of life for me. But, the frequent days without much human interaction that came with my recent retirement has made me know, anew,… Continue reading

The movie was drawing to a predictable close – the hero finally finds redemption and as a bonus he wins the girl’s heart, too – as I knew he would. It’s a movie, after all!  Still I found emotions stirring,… Continue reading

The text said, “Did you see Sarah in church yesterday?”  It was good to know that someone cared about a person that is ‘invisible’ to many.  As life kicks off a new week I wonder if you are feeling invisible,… Continue reading

In our Wednesday night Bible Study our Pastor observed ‘That we invite God into our story rather than accepting His invitation to  live in His story.”  “Lord, bless my plans,” we might pray without a pause to consider that His… Continue reading

My early experience of Christianity did not include much grace. Oh yes, I believed that Jesus died for my sins. I hoped for Heaven as my eternal home, but in my mind God was less a friend and more like… Continue reading

We Americans love our independence, don’t we? We like our own way, to have multiple options. Heard anyone order their coffee in the local shop lately?  For many it’s no longer just “cream and sugar.”  That cup of coffee is… Continue reading

Gloria Gaither, songwriter and poet, in her book Because He Lives, writes about an incident when her son, Benjy, was a toddler. He was enjoying a happy day at a birthday party. He and his grandma were playing at baseball;… Continue reading

“We follow the science.” This is the new mantra of those who are directing our lives in this brave new world. Make no mistake: I am grateful for scientific knowledge, glad for those who study and discover the many things… Continue reading