Finding Joy
I saw a motivational poster once that had a cartoon of three glasses half filled with a yellow liquid. The first glass smiled and said, “I’m half full!” The title beneath this glass read Optimist.…
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Faith, Writing, and Rejoicing
I started the morning with an obligatory selfie with my friend and travelling buddy, Bronwyn, followed by a quick stop at the registration desk. I wasn’t sure the nylon lanyard with it’s clear plastic name…
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A New Video and a Noonday Collection Giveaway!
**And the winner is… Amanda Waterdown! Thank you to all who entered! (Contest Closed)** {In my head I imagine confetti flurries and shooting streamers accompanying this post.} Here it is! The thing I’ve been…
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Trusting Joy
This probably comes as no surprise to any of you, but I am not a particularly optimistic person. I consider my cup to be overflowing if it is anything more than half empty. I have…
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Moses in Red Heels
I’m very excited to be posting today at my dear friend Bronwyn’s blog for her “Words That Changed My World” series. You can read a snippet here and the link for the rest is below.…
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Currents of Chaos
Lately the current of my life seems to be moving so swiftly it feels I could be pulled under any moment. I strain with my arms and pump my legs and barely manage to tread…
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POP!
It’s been unseasonably warm this year in Northern California. I almost, almost, feel guilty when I see the incredible pictures of the deep freeze happening across much of the rest of the country. I wore a tank…
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Dig In
I stare, again, at the pile of dirty dishes in the sink. Crusted-on enchilada sauce clings to a pyrex casserole dish. Plates from lunch, yesterday, still dusted with crumbs from the dino nuggets and smeared…
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Walking On Water
The first moment I sit to write is consistently fearful. Every insecurity I posses bubbles up to break the surface, building to a rolling boil. Leaving me paralyzed, staring at a blank page with the…
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December to Remember
No, I’m not going to sell you a used car or diamonds. However one of my favorite Christmas traditions is to watch those iconic Christmas commercials with the new car with the big red bow…