Oh, the decisions you will make. Sometimes, there is a sense of resolution when I make a decision; a confidence that comes along with the direction chosen. Other times, it feels as if my mind is about to short circuit; even if the decision is just choosing between burgers or burritos. Why is that? The … Continue reading Resolution, Tetris, and the Sea
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My Running Hat
My Sister in law gave me this trucker style hat some years ago. She said that it looked like it would be a good hat to wear while running, and honestly, it was a pretty cool hat. It was a little bigger than I would prefer though, so it actually spent some time just sitting … Continue reading My Running Hat
The Power of a Child
Do you ever pray? As far back as I can remember, prayer has been in my life. Over the past few years though, I have been rethinking prayer. I have not been questioning the reality of prayer, or if it is of worth, but rather, I have been thinking about my personal interaction and responsibility … Continue reading The Power of a Child
First Words
The first words we choose to speak in a day, give insight into the state of our hearts and minds. I was watching the sun rise through the window of our living room this weekend, and it was as if something had lit the sky ablaze. The sky changed from soft gray to a blazing … Continue reading First Words
Books
Books have power. When you enter into a book, you are beginning a journey. Perhaps this journey will take you to far away lands where tales of honor, valor, and treachery reign. You may find yourself standing in the shoes of a hero, a villain, or the oppressed; feeling what they feel, and almost seeing … Continue reading Books
The Story We Write
If you know me, you are part of my story. Our lives are not lived independent of the world around us; rather, they are connected and strung together to weave our human story. Each word spoken, glance given, or space shared become part of the narrative. The story is being written, will you choose to … Continue reading The Story We Write
Hope
I love the Christmas season. I love the smell of pine, the chill in the air, the good food, the merry gatherings, and the music all around. The songs range from reindeer on the rooftops to declarations of the glory of God, and in that space, there is a story. Whether we long for Santa … Continue reading Hope
The Upside of Being Down
“You Change Your Valley Into A Peak When You Find And Use The Good That Is Hidden In The Bad Time.” - Spencer JohnsonThe following post has been written over the course of the past week, and is a journey through understanding and responding to sadness. It transforms and grows as you read through it, … Continue reading The Upside of Being Down
The Movement of Meaning
There is a movement taking place. It is growing each day, yet it has always been a part of who we are. It is a part of our human story. Each day we wake into the question of "who am I to be?"; and each day we make a choice. Longing for insight, and looking … Continue reading The Movement of Meaning
To Be Yourself
"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." The quote above is from Ralph Waldo Emerson; and I often turn to it when I need motivation or need to be reminded that there is a whole world taking place as I walk through my … Continue reading To Be Yourself
The Story We Write 