I I was spending time with God and reflecting back on my life journey so far. I cringed at some of the attitudes and actions I saw in my past. I spent so many years controlled by expectations and the need to always have an answer for everything and anything. If I didn’t have an answer I did everything I could to find out. Now none of these seems truly terrible, it’s not like looking back at a sinful life… or is it? What made me cringe is how long I carried a burden that God n

Most of us, especially Americans, live in a constant state of sound. Our day to day is filled with noises that range from alarms, phones,...

I have recently been reading through John in the Passion translation and I noticed that often instead of using John’s name it would read...

A lovely friend of mine took a trip to Hawaii last year and she brought me back a cool bracelet made of mostly lava beads and a tiger eye...

Last week some friends drove me to Lake Michigan so I could sit and enjoy watching the water. It was a wonderful day of food, fellowship...

Have you ever found yourself caught off guard by emotions? Today was one such day for me. I had a hard night sleep the previous night but...

There are seasons in life where we face unexpected challenges. These times can be long, hard and can weary you. In moments when things...

I just finished a painting that has had my mind spinning with thoughts. This often happens as I pray and paint. It is a precious time...

Tonight I woke up about midnight and found myself shedding tears. For a moment I wasn’t even sure why was crying. I often have my sleep...

Have you ever found yourself reflecting on your life and feeling like everything has been shattered into a million fragments or perhaps...

The biggest battle we face as humans has been the same since the Garden of Eden. It is the foundation to every human struggle and every...

There is a song that I have been thinking of lately by Sonic Flood. The lyrics start off: In the secret in the quiet place in the...

Were you ever told or did you ever believe that nothing seems special about you; that somehow you were less than? Do you ever feel like...

I love how God uses even the simplest things to teach us when we abide in Him. Sometimes we get so wrapped up in pursuing Him, or seeking...

I have been so blessed by the many people who have messaged me saying they have been encouraged by my posts. It is so humbling to  see...

I am reading through a book with my church as we all seek to grow closer to Jesus. As an author myself I have what is probably a more...

When I was diagnosed with stage four cancer two years ago I started doing paint by numbers as a way to pass time and get through chemo...

I was recently asked to spend some time in prayer to seek a word from the Lord as we head into this new year. Below is what I sensed He...

Recently I went to the eye doctor and found myself selecting new frames. I have mostly chosen what I consider “traditional” frames. These...

Have you ever spent much time considering Barabbas? I have found myself pondering him lately. To be honest, his name was stirring in my...