thanksgiving
Give Yourself Grace: A Soul Care Tip For the Holidays
She waited until almost everyone had left the church auditorium. She chatted with her friends until she saw I was getting ready to leave then walked over to ask me a question.… Read More
Five Simple Breath Prayers to Spark Thanksgiving Joy in Your Soul
Although November is about giving thanks, we also begin navigating the holidays – and having to remember the people, places, and stories that are difficult or wounding. God knows your longings… Read More
The One Whisper God Longs To Make New In You Today
{my images are free goodies for you to enjoy, pin & share} “Poetry and prayer are closest kin. In poetry, we say it; in prayer, we become what we say.” Eugene Peterson.… Read More
Thanksgiving Doesn’t Have To Be Perfect To Be Full Of Gratitude
Thanksgiving Day is here… And my family and I will stay home this year, to nurse a yucky cold. It’s one of those winter bugs that remind me of the turkey and… Read More
A Soul Pick-Me-Up: Write Letters of Gratitude
One way I enjoy a soul pick-me-up is writing letters of gratitude. How about you? We all fall into these now and then. Ditches. Sure, it happens when we’re tired. Or… Read More
Why You Make My Christmas Special
Christmas is here. I’m writing a special Christmas card… To Someone Special who’s made my Christmas, I was browsing paintings in a local art gallery when I struck up a conversation with… Read More
Celebrating Thanksgiving
“These God-chosen lives all around – what splendid friends they make!” ~ Psalm 16:3 (The Message) Thanksgiving Day has finally arrived. It’s an important day. Today, I’ll be heading over to my… Read More
Now That The Ink Has Dried
** Final 2 Days To Vote For Me! ** I entered my 90 second video"Going Off Script" in The Million Miles Short Film Contest. The person with the most votes wins! Everyone… Read More
Christmas Carries
Dear Faith Barista friends, It is Christmas. And my heart is gathering. To learn, laugh, and live — in this inner place where life and faith intersect. In my journey to follow… Read More
The Things That Turn Me
This Thanksgiving, I sing a psalm of praise. I sing it loudly. I sing it proudly. And long to gather next to you — To slice the turkey, to taste the cheer.… Read More
A Winter Pilgrimage of Thanks
Thanksgiving week has finally arrived here in the US. Hostesses are invisibly taking headcount around the table, turkeys are waiting to get picked up, and people are working hard to wrap up… Read More
Community: The Gift of Words
Earlier this summer, I had a chance to take part in a special engagement for bloggers to lunch with Charlie Ayers, the former executive chef of Google, who started the swank, hot… Read More
