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December 2023

December 28, 2023

Ambassador of Joy

Remembering my time spent as the Ambassador of Joy for the Wildflower in Pagosa Springs,...

December 21, 2023

Kayaking Through Life

My husband, Trent, and I bought a tandem kayak a few years back. We love...

December 14, 2023

When Fear Becomes Motivation

Fear prevents me from writing. He reminds me of all my flaws. He points out...

December 07, 2023

Look What You’ve Done

No matter how hard you try to hide them, social media likes to point...

November 2023

November 30, 2023

Dynamic Outside Source

Here I am standing on a new precipice. How in the world will I ever...

November 23, 2023

New Tools for Your Tool Belt

Here I am again back in the same classroom, learning the same lessons. Really? Didn’t...

November 16, 2023

Are You Playing Offense or Defense?

I’ve made several touchdowns lately. Life feels pretty good. In fact, things are going so...

November 09, 2023

Don’t Take Your Eyes Off Him

I was sitting at the table of a group I joined several years ago. I...

October 2023

October 19, 2023

Follow God’s Directions

My husband and I traveled from Colorado to Seattle and back recently. We took out...

October 12, 2023

Are you at Platinum Status?

I’d much prefer to cruise on the Disney Wish, but let’s face it, we’ve all...

October 05, 2023

Wrestling with Jesus

I dread those days, weeks, and months when I’m trudging so low in the valley...

September 2023

September 28, 2023

You’re Forgiven

It’s another one of those times...I know them well. When I’m standing firm on The...

September 21, 2023

Fresh Baked Obedience

Have you ever wished you could just stop the clock, rewind time, and yell, “DO...

September 14, 2023

Complacency Breeds Fear’s Fungus

I find myself holding hands with Frustration in the stagnant waters of Complacency. I wouldn’t...

September 06, 2023

Grief Pays a Visit

The cool humid air clung to his skin. He slumped down on the cemetery’s rock...

August 2023

August 31, 2023

Finding God’s Gems

I often stand in bewilderment at how life can unexpectedly throw us off balance. Sometimes...

August 29, 2023

Disappointment Packs a Nasty Punch

I have always had a passion for writing. So, when I retired from decades of...

August 17, 2023

Check Your Attitude

We often find ourselves in undesirable situations. Maybe things are not going the way we...

July 2023

July 27, 2023

Whom are You Following?

In today’s world of social media, it’s easy to follow someone. You can follow a...

July 25, 2023

Is Truth Your Trainer in the Boxing Ring of Doubt?

How many rounds will it take for me to finally realize I AM God’s messenger?...

July 06, 2023

My Companions, Trust and Thankfulness

Sarah Young in her book, Jesus Calling, reminded me that we should allow Trust and...

June 2023

June 29, 2023

The Edge of Insanity

I’m at the edge of insanity with no Peace in sight. I’ve been standing here...

June 27, 2023

Self-Absorbed Monocular

You know those moments when you know you are called to a place? Maybe for...

June 20, 2023

Contemplative Practice

Changing my perspective is no walk in the park. It takes inviting Commitment to tea...

June 13, 2023

Are You A Smooth Road to His Righteousness?

As I stand in the mirror trying to convince myself I've done nothing wrong, that...

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