Being the Very First | A Woman named Dorcas
I wonder what it might be like to be the first. The VERY first. I’ve been the first before in some things: the first person to hold a specific...
Stories about Community
And Yet, Both Women… (Mary and Elizabeth)
But the angel assured her, “Mary, you have nothing to fear. God has a surprise for you: You will become pregnant and give birth to a son and call...
What Does it Mean to Shine?
What does it mean to shine? For years, I thought it meant being the flame that burned the hottest and brightest. Now, I see things differently. And it's all...
India is in My Hair.
It's Tuesday morning where I'm at right now, and the fragrance of India is in my hair. Though I wash it daily with scents of flowers and vanilla, the...
Why We Need to Gather – and simple summer sides of #kitchentherapy
“I want to teach you a Latin phrase this morning,” the good vicar smiles. “Lex orandi. Lex credendi."
It was the first time I had ever heard the words -...
I Love You. I Just Wanted You to Know.
"I love you. I just wanted you to know.
"I know. We used those words often in the living years. You made it a point to say them, because you...
What We Should Serve at the Table – plus #kitchentherapy with angel biscuits and birthday cookies
I sent a note yesterday to a friend. She and her family have taken up my offer to visit CasaRock for good food, great conversation, and a night's rest...
You are the Best Story.
Two years ago, I sent out an Instagram love note to strangers, hoping someone would accept my invitation for a cup of coffee. No one did.
Two years ago, I...
Ten Easter Stories for You, from Me
Easter is coming. And today, I'm pondering how we are no different than those who said, “Well, there you go – most certainly He was God’s son. I knew...
Hospitality isn’t a Gift – Plus #KitchenTherapy with TWO Sweet Treats
Some folks say hospitality is a spiritual gift.
I beg to differ.
I think there are most certainly gifts that are divinely inspired – mine are exhortation, leadership, and wisdom (though...
The Power of Scorched Earth
Today marks 18 years since my mom took her last breath on this earth. No matter what the day brings, there will be both the ache of her absence...
Why We Need to Keep it Simple – plus #kitchentherapy and SOUPS FOR YOU!
There’s a lot of talk these days about going deep and being intentional, about having conversations that don’t dance around the edges of things but instead dive in and...
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