We all have them…those scared-to-get-out-of-the-boat places… those places we feel boxed in by fear… those places in our lives we look at and think, “I don’t see how I can overcome this.” I’ve been thinking about those impossible places in my life, those places where I don’t see how things will ever change, those places I… Read More In the Mood for Impossible Things

Did you know today’s the day… the day we celebrate the arrival of those wise men to the cradleside of Jesus?  The day that Jesus showed himself to us outsiders, we who are the Gentiles. Epiphany… that’s what we call it, this January 6 day, 12 days after Christmas where we remember the coming of… Read More When You Already Feel Behind 6 Days Into The New Year… Encouragement the Magi Bring Us on This Ephiphany Day

It’s easy to miss it… in all the hustle of the holidays.  Amidst the cookie making and gift shopping, present wrapping and party going it’s easy to miss space to take it all in, the holy miracle. God come down. God made small. God as a fresh skinned baby. A baby who would grow into… Read More How a Wreath Can Help Us Slow Down and Make Space for the Holy this Holiday Season

I went on Friday to vote early.  To say deciding who to vote for in this election was a struggle is an understatement.  I am so disappointed with the candidates we had to chose from, so discouraged in different ways by both of them.  I felt I betrayed my conscience in voting for either one of them.… Read More The Other Necessary Thing to Do On November 8th Besides Voting