Blurry Christmas Lights

Without my glasses on, the Christmas lights on our tree look like blurry, multi-colored snowflakes. It’s gorgeous, really. The colors run together a bit, and there is a hazy, artsy beauty there. It’s remarkable to see the difference as I put my glasses where they...

Writing a Mission Statement part 1

“Sharing hope with one million people;” Mike and I exhausted a huge amount of time praying and strategizing.  Our lives receive focus daily now from these captured words.  The statement sounds so impressive and spiritual.  My question recently has been; how do I...

Life in the Time of Unemployment

I have a confession. I say it slowly and slyly, and with great pains: I am unemployed. It’s not because I’m lazy. It’s not because I’m not qualified. It’s probably not even because of the economy. Perhaps you understand why I’m so...

Dancing With Jesus

I was raised in a conservative church denomination. Raising hands or “dancing” was frowned upon as it would draw attention to yourself. I’m also a very tall girl who took on this persona of never wanting to stick out at anything so I felt very comfortable in this...

The Foundation of Character – Trust

Values are important; they are the heart-springs that give strength and quality to our choices and behavior. Biographies of leaders often discuss the values, character, and capabilities that honed their leadership into influencing and investing into others’ lives. It...