Joy Journal & Simple Prayers
Thanks, God. You are good. I’ve been living this prayer in all kinds of different ways these days. Like first thing in the morning, coffee in hand,“Hi God. Thank you for this one beautiful life you’ve...
View ArticleA Prayer to be Present
A couple years ago, I wrote a letter to Thanksgiving. Kind of an apology, kind of a letter of gratitude. Kinda both. I wrote it because every single year – Thanksgiving has to share crowded space with...
View ArticleSpinach & Mushroom Egg Casserole
Time to replace your old school breakfast casserole (with bread/sausage) with this new one filled with spinach, mushrooms and cheese. Such a keeper! So delicious, so easy, and reheats in the oven or...
View ArticleOn Being A Fighter (like Martha Stewart)
I started The Dear Daughters Podcast way back in 2016 as a way to encourage younger women. Especially women in the midst of what I call: the ‘decade of big decisions.’ It’s the time in life when you’re...
View ArticleWhite Light God Story
You’ve probably heard about people that have had a white light kind of pre-death experience. There are some books and even movies out there that recount those kind of experiences but I’ve never talked...
View ArticleLiving Each Day as Your Last
How do you live each day like it’s your last? How can we manage to live each day with delight and gratitude and a big ole thankful heart? And how do we express gratitude and love to those nearest and...
View ArticleCreativity as an Antidote for Anxiety
In the beginning God created … God is the Creator. He is creative. He made us in his image. So our birthright is creativity. But sometimes we get in our own way and doubt the creative gifts God has...
View ArticleCreativity as a Spiritual Practice
God is the Creator, inherently creative. And he made you in his image. So that means: you are creative. Learning to see yourself as creative is the first step in using creativity as a spiritual...
View ArticleA Prayer for Creativity
Creativity is evident in everyone but when you look inward, it’s easy to succumb to comparison and extinguish your creative spark because of fear or disbelief. Creativity takes courage. And sometimes...
View ArticleLearn Something New
What does it look like to be a learner? Recently, my daughter Sara and her five-month-old baby Annie, came to visit us. Annie was in the middle of hitting some development milestones and what a delight...
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