Yesterday this picture caught my eye. Suddenly memories of bygone years flooded my soul. This needle work picture of a bear was hand sewn by my grandmother almost 100 years ago. The detail is amazing, but more amazing is the personal value I place on this little piece of my grandmothers legacy. Please read to the end and watch the …
Slay Three Dragon Myths – Embrace One Truth – Live Fully Alive
Today I received another message from a person who read my book Fully Alive and finally took the first step toward discovering the joy of living again. I have been thrilled to hear from people who stepped back from the brink of suicide and reached out for the help they desperately needed. Each of these people recognized that they had …
What is the Secret to Taking a Leap of Faith?
When my daughter Traci was just a little girl, I watched as she moved to the edge of a staircase and peaked over the edge. She was only about 8ft in the air but it was a huge jump for a tiny girl. She was about to demonstrate the secret to taking a leap of faith.
Two Steps to Recharging Your Life
As I look forward to this summer at the cabin I decided to repost a blog from the summer of 2012. It describes one of the many times God spoke to me through his breathtaking creation. I hope you enjoy pondering these points again – or perhaps for the first time… I was sitting on the porch of our Colorado cabin …
Ingredients for a Great Vacation
We are three days into this year’s summer vacation. This morning one of my grandchildren asked, “Why can’t we stay here forever?” Her question got me thinking… what are the ingredients that make for a “Why can’t we stay here forever” vacation? The following list is not exhaustive nor have we perfected the recipe, but we have sure had a …