I am not a fan of the "selfie."* Call it vanity. There is nothing good about seeing your every imperfection so up close and personal. The crow's feet, sun spots, laugh lines, and deep furrowed brow all serve as visible reminders of our human flaws. I
Continue ReadingI knew when I was lifting the bread during Communion and my hands were shaking that I needed to make a change. Coffee has been my greatest friend, dare I say, savior over the years. Or at least I thought it was. For years I
Continue ReadingAs we stand on the precipice of a new year, how big is your brave? I spent this Christmas and New Year's with my family in the Teton Mountains of Wyoming. Skiing is one of my husband and his family's greatest joys. Not only is their
Continue ReadingThe Angel Gabriel has spoken. The Mother of God has sung her Magnificat in reply. The Star of Hope is stitched upon the dark canvas, a luminous protagonist in the duel with the Night. The host of the heavenly wait for their cue, Alleluias whet upon their gilt
Continue ReadingThere is a Mexican folk tale that we read every Christmas at our house. It is the story of a little girl named Juanita and the special gift she brought to the baby Jesus on la Noche Buena. The story begins with Juanita walking through
Continue ReadingIf you ever wondered if God has a sense of humor you should see the shiner I am sporting on my left eye for Christmas. I rushed to a minister's meeting focused ironically on finding peace at Christmas, then I rushed to a beautiful prayer
Continue ReadingWe are all looking for ways to experience the true meaning of Christmas with our family! Carols for Cancer has become a beautiful family tradition of candlelight, Nashville's finest songwriters and musicians, family caroling, warm chocolate chip cookies and candy canes! Carols for Cancer was created as
Continue ReadingIt is with much humility and joy that I present to you my new book, The Angel and the Raven. I have been writing poems, journals, prayers, sermons, school essays, blogs, and stories for as long as I can remember. It is my way of
Continue ReadingHoly One, How do we begin to say thank you? How do we stand before you in our humble garb of flesh and bone and thank you for all that we are— Divinely-made, tenderly loved, and eternally-bound. How do we say thank you for all that we have— For that
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