Background How can I learn about my connection to God? I learned a while ago that one of the best ways for me to see the heart and nature of God is to read the Old Testament. But sometimes I get a surprise look into his tender mercies when I read a scripture from the…
Scripture: Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons (1Timothy 4:1) Background: It’s something I noticed a while back and even though I’ve read this scripture before it never truly resonated with me. When you hear influencers…
I find myself lost again. Life in Playa is one paradox after another. I neither feel lost nor lonely but I feel something missing. From my life. Yes. A paradox. It’s not the place. At least I’m not making it the place. Because if I do I’ll run. Again. So I’m staying. Despite the many…
My belief in God comes from enduring many challenges in my life. And miracles happen when we believe that they can. When situations seem impossible, belief can move us toward positive outcomes. A miracle! Thirty-nine years ago on February 13, I gave birth to a baby boy. He was due on June 7. But my…
Introduction About a year or so ago I became an empty nester after mothering solo for over 25 years. The unique challenge of being a solo mom continued. And I had to come to terms with my decision as a mom who leaves the nest. My three sons are now adults. Charting their own path. Living…
Introduction While the world wrestled with the uncertainty of COVID-19, I took off across the US to shake off the feeling of melancholy I was getting tired of being cooped up in the house for months with no end in sight. Before COVID I had a lot of travel plans. But with lockdown and travel…
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