My Calling(s)
This week in Darkwood Brew, we read I King 3:4-28. I appreciated the connection between God asking Solomon what he truly wanted, Solomon asking for wisdom to lead his people, and God delivering on the whole wisdom gig when the two mothers came to him, each claiming...
Mom and God Talk
Every now and then, I walk into a friend’s home, and see a sign that says, “As for me and my home, we will serve the Lord.” I realize it’s a Bible verse, but up on the wall like that, it seems to be a threat or uppity justification. Just never sits right with me. I...
Rules and Choice
The other day, I went to the gym for a swim. As I was getting out of my car, I noticed a friend of mine from church that I’d been wanting to tell about a podcast I’d listened to that I thought she’d be interested in. Sue had her daughter with her at...
My connection with Moses and the whole sea-parting gig
I specifically procrastinated this week so that I could hi-five myself with words on this post. Is that bad? Don’t answer that. Today is my one-year anniversary of sharing an organ with another person. A year ago today, I donated my kidney to my friend, Jen. And I...
The full impact we'll never see (unless we're George Bailey or a dream interpreter)
“The blessing is understanding what the lesson is.” – Bishop John Selders The story of Joseph reminds me of the holiday movie, It’s A Wonderful Life. George Bailey just needs to be reminded of his impact and purpose is. My friend has breast cancer. She’s recuperating...
Wiping A Clean Slate
The story of Noah’s Ark always comes to mind when I wipe down our chalkboard menu. As I wipe a clean slate, I’m reviewing what menu items were winners, what the kids liked, and what never happened because of our schedule, and what was an epic culinary...Singing along
I got a kick out of Quinn Caldwell talking on Darkwood Brew this week about people who don’t sing in church, until the Christmas carols start. I’m the jackwagon in the cubicle farm at work who dares to blare her jolly Christmas music before Thanksgiving....Welcome Back to Creativityville, Lady
I think we all struggle with growing creativity in our lives. Or maybe it’s the creativity in our struggles… Maybe it’s struggle with weight versus your undying loyalty to cupcakes. Check. Maybe it’s your struggle with your extended family. Check. Maybe...
The extreme answer to slowing your busy life down
Next week, I’m donating my kidney to a friend. Going through all of the kidney donor tests and conversation, all while participating in this Busy series, only reinforces that this, indeed, is my sole soul purpose right now. I feel very compelled to do this. I’m...Partners and Promotions
