I often cross a long,well traveled bridge during the course of a normal work week. It stretches over a wide span of the St. Johns River, connecting two sides of my hometown with panoramic views of open sky and strong,…
For Those Who Wonder If Love Leaves A Mark
It was a blue sky day on an ordinary morning at the dentist’s office. Bright sunshine filtered through panoramic 6th floor windows, and in the distance, tall skyscrapers gleamed, catching the light over bustling city streets. I soaked it all in from a large vinyl chair, listening to the friendly voice of…
Does It Matter How We Start Our Day? + Confessions Of A (Somewhat) Transformed Night Owl
There’s a fascinating story in the Book of John that has captured my attention . But before I tell you about it, let me share a little secret. I’ve always admired people who make morning quiet time a priority. Especially those who rise before dawn and…
When The Light of Tomorrow Seems Far Away (And What We Can Do About It Today)
There’s something about simple faith that begs our attention, especially in vulnerable seasons, where the heart teeters between uncertainty and hope. We want to believe God is moving behind the scenes to work a hard situation for good, but current circumstances appear otherwise. You know the feeling?…
When God Doesn’t Show Up The Way You Want Him To – 3 Questions For Finding Hope
Dark unfamiliar roads stretched through the town of Durham, North Carolina on the morning of December 21st, 2015. In the predawn stillness, two of my siblings and I navigated a route toward Duke University Hospital over nearly empty streets. We spoke softly, not knowing…
Mining Gold In Moments of Gathering
They disappeared beyond a dip in the shoreline with sun kissed cheeks and tousled hair. One little niece and two nephews arm in arm, sandy feet carrying them down the beach to the rest of our group. With family in town…
When The Sparkle Fades
If the corner of a room can look tired, mine did. An empty porcelain mug and wrinkled, tea stained napkin sat atop the pale gray desk, recently re-purposed and painted for a cozy creative nook I worked hard to transform. Behind the desk, a soft…
The Best Medicine For A Weary Soul
I struggled with indecision, longing for the ability to transfer strength and peace of mind to my Grandmother. Lying curled on the small bed that has become her resting place most days, it was a blend of ingredients she desperately needed, but a combination not…
A Key To Better Conflict Resolution
Tension knots needled my back and neck as I sat very still, unprepared for the anger hitting my ear. My hands hovered over the computer, fingers poised to end the scathing rant with one touch of a button, and I…
A Cup of Hope With My McDonald’s Breakfast
Our eyes met across the room, two strangers in a crowded McDonald’s lobby as rays of golden sun filled the space between us. I was traveling solo, but I wasn’t alone. Beneath a pale blue summer hat, she smiled shyly…
A Secret To Resting Well
Each day I think tonight will be the night I’ll finally drift into peaceful slumber as soon as my head hits the pillow, and find the calm my soul and body craves. But instead, night after night, an overactive imagination…
Hope For Your Season of Waiting
Despite hours of research, interview prep and years of hard work, I was passed over for the job promotion. On a sunny afternoon when I’d been anticipating good news, it was a hard blow and I couldn’t keep the tears…
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