Coming to Terms with an Imperfect Faith

by | Jun 30, 2016 | Faith

If there are two elements that have characterized my faith since I started seeking a deeper relationship with Jesus about four years ago, they would be doubt and cynicism. Is that an oxymoron, “doubtful faith”? In any case, I think it’s the truth. I feel gutted to...

Mistaken Identity

by | May 19, 2016 | Life Issues

Lately, I’ve been contemplating our tendency to allow the labels we’ve accepted for ourselves to prescribe our behaviors. I’ve drawn conclusions about my own attributes just as we probably all have. I’ve taken many personality tests and investigated different...

It All Begins With How I See Me

by | Mar 17, 2016 | Life Issues

A couple of years ago, I was speaking to a group at my church on the topic of understanding and managing emotions. I taught for an hour, then opened it up for questions. My foundation was jolted when one dear woman very sweetly asked me if I was grounded in my...

Am I Called, Too?

by | Mar 7, 2016 | Leadership

It was an unfinished conversation with a group of women dear to me that left my heart aching. We were gathered together as wives of leaders, to pray and care for one another as we in turn cared for the members of our church. More than one woman newer to this life of...

Coat of Comfort

by | Feb 25, 2016 | Faith

We are heading into the deep winter of the upper Midwest. If you have ever traveled to or lived in the North Woods, you know that winter is quite beautiful, but crisp and sometimes cruel. As I put on my winter gear to face the outdoors, the sound of the zipper brings...