The other evening I was the recipient of a meditative experience. It's unusual for me to participate rather than offer this type of...

Morning meeting. That's what came to me as I entered my favorite spot to enjoy morning coffee. Yep, this is where each day starts. It's...

I don’t like snakes! When a friend shared that she has a problem with snakes getting into her basement, I cringed. 😱 I am also aware of...

Our local library offers passes to visit our state parks for a 3-day loan period. It's a wonderful offering, especially for those who may...

Like many others at the beginning of a new year I like to choose a word that reflects my intentions. This year’s word….drumroll….is...

There's nothing quite like a homemade chocolate chip cookie! I can remember coming home from school to a plate of fresh baked chocolate...

I received an alert this morning to update my phone to a new operating system. Apparently, the manufacturer thinks that the software...

As we begin another week, I recognize now more than ever that I need to rely on my faith each day for encouragement. St. Paul encouraged...

Squeaks can be annoying as we go about our daily routine in the house. Squeaks on the stairs, floors and squeaky doors can cause a bit of...

My husband went grocery shopping the other day as he usually does. He returned home with an item I never would have expected...imitation...

The baggage carousel captivated my mind yesterday, as I had 45 minutes to contemplate any spiritual meaning that could be derived from...

Chances are, if you’ve ever been away from home for any length of time, you’ve desired to return to your abode. There’s just something...

Long post alert! Misfits. Jesus chose misfits to spread the Good News. That’s how I feel. A misfit. I don’t measure up most of the time....

It is through my interactions with people that I am often faced with my own imperfection. Let me explain. The conviction for my own...

One of the main reasons I live in this part of the country is our experience of 4 distinct seasons. Aside from the certainty of a...

For personal reasons, this year's celebration of Independence Day holds a slightly different meaning and challenge. "We hold these truths...

If you’ve been on my retreat when I showed the Undercover Boss episode about Dutch Bros Coffee, you’ll understand my excitement to visit...

I I recently had the tremendous joy of visiting our son in his new home state of Colorado. As our aircraft hovered the vast landscape...

We all have high and low points in life. When we feel the weight of our journey dragging us down and tempting us to stop, “Look at this...

I had an unusual experience yesterday as I received Eucharist. My tastebuds detected salt in the most profound way. Of course, my...