Be brave enough to…
A few weeks ago I saw a post that said: "Be brave enough to suck at something new." I remember sharing this, and commenting, "this is me." This week I saw it again in a [...]
Some lessons in outreach and hospitality from my local running club Copy
This is an old post... I am re-posting because TRACK IS BACK! I love going to track, even though it is very hard. I cannot participate yet as I'm still recovering from heel/achilles surgery but [...]
You are getting older… A not so helpful limiting belief
I am looking forward to the day I will run on my favorite trail. I've been thinking a lot about this phrase as I recover from heel surgery. The good news is that [...]
The Awkward Stage
Have you experienced the following? You have a project in mind. You have a vision of how it will end. You start it with great gusto. You even make good progress on those early steps. [...]
It’s Not About Me
It’s not about me. These are words I find myself repeating in my head these days. Yesterday, I selfishly thought, “no! I cannot go through another worship service and preach another sermon after another massacre [...]
A reflection from my experience with Covid
I lift up my eyes to the hills —from where will my help come? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth. He will not let your foot be moved; he [...]
Lucy’s Recovery – Anxiety
She looks very muscular here (and she is) but really in this photo she is hyper alert and tense It’s been a while since I’ve shared anything about Lucy’s recovery from [...]
Burned, Broken, Alive
Broken. Burned. Dead. What happened first? Wind? Drought? The fire that scarred? The sycamore. A symbol for our lives? For our world? What is our wind? Our drought? Our fire? What saps away our strength? [...]
The Achilles Journey…& a bit about weight
I haven't updated on my injured achilles lately as it's much more fun to share Lucy's rehab and recovery from her hip surgery. She is recovering well... and is at the "I feel good so [...]