Apr 10, 2024 | Cancer, faith, inspiration, Tracking God
Here’s a not-so-popular phrase we sometimes hear: “the gift of suffering”. I don’t know about you, but I’m not a fan of seeing “suffering” and “gift” in the same sentence. That’s as outlandish as “count it all joy when you face trials.” Today I want to share with you...
Mar 11, 2024 | Cancer, faith, Tracking God
As I pulled over to the side of the road two years ago, I knew I needed to take the call before I lost cell service on the country roads. It was my doctor calling, which was a bit concerning. I had just had some of the usual cancer screening tests, and typically the...
Dec 12, 2023 | faith, inspiration, Mindset, Tracking God
Years ago, I worked at a Christian school with a principal who would sometimes end her prayer with this beautiful sentence: “May you be surprised by splashes of God’s presence this week.” I love, love, LOVE that! Recently I had an amazing conversation with a friend...
Nov 29, 2021 | faith, Holidays, Loss, Mental Health, Mindset, Self-care and Resilience, Tracking God
When You Need More Joy The Bible says to rejoice in the Lord always, but it doesn’t leave us there. Tucked at the end of those well-known verses in Philippians it says … because the Lord is near. I pray you know just how close God is and that He definitely sees...
Nov 21, 2021 | faith, inspiration, Self-care and Resilience, Tracking God
My oncologist greeted me with a warm hug as she led me into the exam room. Following a few quick pleasantries, she leafed through pages and pages of medical notes as I quietly awaited her summary. Finally, she looked up and said, “I spent quite a bit of time...
Sep 7, 2021 | faith, inspiration, Mental Health, Mindset, Tracking God
Eddie opened the office door ever so slightly as to not interrupt a zoom call I was on. As he mouthed a quick goodbye, I glanced up to wave back. One look at his face as our eyes met, signaled something was wrong. He was silently screaming as he pointed to his eye and...