Dear Friends, There is a great deal of emotional turmoil and anger going on about what is happening at the border. I’m wondering if I can tell you a bit about my political and spiritual journey and how it relates to what is happening today. In 2008, I voted for John McCain, against Obama, because […]
What does it mean to love your neighbor ...
I am jumping back in with a Five Minute Friday post. Every week over at fiveminutefriday.com, writers from around the world write for 5 minutes straight with no edits and share what they have written. This week’s writing prompt is “neighbor.” The first question that pops into my head is: What does it mean to […]
“As If” (On Lent, Fasting, and Doubt)… a
Tim and I just had a relaxing and energizing extended weekend at the “North Shore.” For Minnesotans, this is the North Shore of Lake Superior. We stayed in a condo right next to the lake where we got to hear and see waves crashing on the shore throughout our stay. For me, as much I […]
My Prayer for President Trump
I haven’t participated in Five Minute Friday with Kate Motaung in ages. I needed to do some decluttering in my life – not only of my things, but of my thoughts, my wishes, my dreams. It is easy for me to get caught up in all of my big ideas and have too many that […]
Day 12 :: Esther {More than a Pretty Fac...
Yesterday I downloaded My Fitness Pal to my phone. Again. I have felt overweight ever since my son Jack was born 6 years ago. Whether or not this is true is besides the point. Since then, I have not been able to maintain my pre-pregnancy weight for more than a few months and I HATE […]
The Truth About Coffee, Chocolate, and C...
In the last year, as my love for Jack has deepened, I have also grown in compassion for other children. While poverty made me sad before, it now breaks my heart. The suffering millions are experiencing in Haiti right now is overwhelming, but the pain I feel for the parents who lost their children and […]