twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. so throw off the bowlines. sail away from the safe harbor. catch the trade winds in your sails. explore. dream. discover. – mark twain once in a while i sort of hear […]
Read Morewaking up
i have come to see that america is in danger of losing her soul, something must happen to awaken the dozing soul of america before it is too late. – martin luther king jr. what a week it’s been. a historic election that none of us will ever forget. a sense of hope & purpose […]
Read Morei'm pretty sure this leadership book won't make it on the bestseller list
note: this is part of the monthly synchroblog. in honor of today’s election the topic was leadership. you can check out all the links below. * * * * * i don’t go to christian bookstores very often. every time i end up there i always have to call a friend or two to share […]
Read Morecan i at least have a cup of coffee with my slice of humble pie?
if you haven’t noticed by now, i have some pretty strong opinions about church-y stuff that can definitely come across as judgemental and harsh. harsher than sometimes i want it to. i do not mean to, it’s not like i set out to let it rip every time i sit down on my computer. i […]
Read Moredying frustrated & other highlights from off the map live
the past few days at the off the map live’s born again church tour have been a whirlwind of great conversation & challenge & people & thoughts about church and faith. among all the swirling thoughts, one seems to stand out the most, it’s something i said during the “faith in a dress” session i […]
Read Moreempty refrigerators, pawn shops & a long hill up
when our refrigerator is empty, i go to the costco and buy what we need. when my gas tank is empty, i drive down the street, swipe my card and fill up my gas tank. sure, times are tight and we pinch pennies now almost as much as we did when we first were married. […]
Read Morea failure of nerve
i was driving home from jose and i’s fun getaway to lake powell catching up on emails & rss feeds (gotta love jose’s nifty internet phone connection that hooks to my computer!) and i came across something that really caught my eye & my heart & i just keep thinking about. it was in a […]
Read Morewhat's inside the bunny?
** note: this is part of the september synchroblog. i really like synchroblogs because a variety of voices write on the same topic at the same time. the intentional focus provides a great platform for challenge & diversity of perspectives. check out all of the other participants’ links below! this month’s topic: spiritual maturity. […]
Read Moreseeing the swan
thanks my dear friends for understanding, for the love, the emails, the phone calls, the comments. i of course have felt encouraged in more ways than you know. in case you didn’t notice, i am a verbal processor. something happens inside me when i say things out loud & God moves in in all kinds […]
Read Morewhy sometimes i want to throw in the towel
i was about to post something else that i have been wanting to get up here, but i just couldn’t skip over where i’m at today & why i currently feel so undone. it will also help you understand why i have so much frustration in my heart toward “the church” & the systems and […]
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